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OH HB475
Bill
Status
3/12/2014
Primary Sponsor
John Becker
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AI Summary
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Amends Ohio Revised Code Section 4513.17 to permit drivers to flash headlights on and off or alternate between lower and upper beams to warn oncoming drivers of dangers, hazards, or vehicles of interest.
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Specifies that flashing headlights as described does not constitute a violation of any state law or municipal ordinance.
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Maintains existing prohibitions on other flashing lights on motor vehicles, with exceptions for emergency vehicles, road service vehicles, farm machinery, and other authorized vehicles.
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Maintains existing penalties of minor misdemeanor for violations of the section.
Legislative Description
To permit the flashing on and off of headlights, and the alternate flashing of the lower and upper beams of headlights, by a motor vehicle operator to convey information to operators of oncoming vehicles, including information concerning the presence of dangers, hazards, or vehicles of interest.
Flashing automobile headlights
Last Action
To Transportation, Public Safety and Homeland Security
3/12/2014