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OH HB553
Bill
Status
6/15/2010
Primary Sponsor
John Adams
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AI Summary
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Prohibits arrest, charges, or conviction for speeding violations (sections 4511.21 or 4511.211) based solely on a peace officer's unaided visual estimation of vehicle speed.
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Allows arrests and charges for speeding only when speed is measured by radar, electrical timing devices, or mechanical timing devices over a measured distance.
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Permits arrests based on radio messages from officers who directly observed speed recordings, provided the message is dispatched immediately and includes vehicle description and recorded speed.
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Applies the visual estimation prohibition to violations on public streets, highways, private roads, driveways, and similar municipal ordinances involving motor vehicles, trackless trolleys, and streetcars.
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Defines "peace officer" as specified in section 2935.01 of the Revised Code for purposes of this prohibition.
Legislative Description
To prohibit a person from being arrested, charged, or convicted for speeding on a public street, highway, private road, or driveway based on a peace officer's unaided visual estimation of the speed of a motor vehicle, trackless trolley, or streetcar.
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Last Action
To Criminal Justice
6/15/2010