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OH HB16
Bill
Status
1/11/2011
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Sears
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AI Summary
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Prohibits arrest, charges, or conviction for speeding violations under Ohio Revised Code sections 4511.21 or 4511.211 based solely on a peace officer's unaided visual estimation of vehicle speed.
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Requires speeding enforcement to be based on radar, electrical devices, or mechanical timing devices that measure speed over a measured distance on highways, private roads, or driveways.
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Permits arrests and citations for speeding when an officer observes speed readings on radar or timing devices, or receives radio dispatch with speed information from another officer who made the observation.
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Allows radio dispatch-based arrests or citations for speeding only if the message is sent immediately after the violation is observed and includes vehicle description and recorded speed.
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Defines "peace officer" according to Ohio Revised Code section 2935.01 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.
Unaided visual estimation of speed-insufficient evidence
Last Action
To Transportation, Public Safety & Homeland Security
1/11/2011