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OH HB278
Bill
Status
9/30/2013
Primary Sponsor
Marilyn Slaby
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AI Summary
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Adds new division (D) to Ohio Revised Code section 4511.25 requiring vehicles with gross vehicle weight rating or actual gross vehicle weight exceeding 10,000 pounds to operate only in the two right-hand lanes on freeways with three or more lanes in the same direction.
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Establishes four exceptions allowing heavier vehicles to use other lanes: when preparing for a left-hand exit, when necessary to continue on intended route, when special hazards require it for safety, or when directed by police or traffic control devices.
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Maintains existing penalty structure: minor misdemeanor for first violation, fourth-degree misdemeanor if one predicate motor vehicle/traffic offense within one year, and third-degree misdemeanor if two or more predicate offenses within one year.
Legislative Description
To require that a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating or an actual gross vehicle weight of more than 10,000 pounds be driven only in either of the two right-hand lanes of a freeway with three lanes of travel in the same direction, except in limited circumstances.
Vehicles over 10,000 lbs-freeway lane restrictions
Last Action
To Transportation, Public Safety and Homeland Security
9/30/2013