§ 73.12 OPERATION OF UNSAFE VEHICLES.
   (A)   No person shall drive or move, or cause or knowingly permit to be driven or moved, on any highway any vehicle or combination of vehicles which is in such unsafe condition as to endanger any person.
   (B)   Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.
(R.C. § 4513.02(A), (H))
Statutory reference:
   Random motor vehicle inspection, OAC 4501: 2-1