OH SB16

Expands Ohio's "move over" law (Section 4511.213) to include stationary vehicles in distress alongside existing protections for public safety vehicles, emergency vehicles, road service vehicles, waste collection vehicles, and highway maintenance vehicles

Requires drivers on multi-lane highways to change lanes away from stationary distressed vehicles when safe, or reduce speed below the posted limit if lane change is not possible

Defines "vehicle in distress" as disabled vehicles displaying required indicators, vehicles with fusees/flares/emergency signs, or vehicles displaying flashing emergency or hazard lights

Establishes violations as a minor misdemeanor for first offense, escalating to fourth-degree misdemeanor with one prior traffic offense within a year, and third-degree misdemeanor with two or more prior offenses

Creates special provision for distressed vehicle violations requiring "knowing" conduct rather than strict liability, with such arrests/convictions not constituting a criminal record for employment or licensing purposes