Section
Operation Generally
72.01 Driving upon right side of roadway; exceptions
72.02 Passing to right when proceeding in opposite directions
72.03 Overtaking, passing to left; driver's duties
72.04 Overtaking and passing upon right
72.05 Overtaking, passing to left of center
72.06 Additional restrictions on driving upon left side of roadway
72.07 Hazardous or no passing zones
72.08 Driving in marked lanes or continuous lines of traffic
72.09 Following too closely
72.10 Turning at intersections
72.11 Turning into private driveway, alley, or building
72.12 “U” turns restricted
72.13 Starting and backing vehicles
72.14 Signals before changing course, turning, or stopping
72.15 Hand and arm signals
72.16 Right-of-way at intersections
72.17 Right-of-way when turning left
72.18 Operation of vehicle at yield signs
72.19 Operation of vehicle at stop signs
72.20 Emergency or public safety vehicles at stop signals or signs
72.21 Right-of-way of public safety or coroner’s vehicle
72.211 Report of vehicle failing to yield right of way to public safety vehicle.
72.22 Driving onto roadway from place other than roadway; duty to yield
72.23 Driving onto roadway from place other than roadway; stopping at sidewalk
72.24 Right-of-way of funeral procession
72.25 Driving across grade crossing
72.26 Stopping at grade crossing
72.27 Driver's view and control to be unobstructed by load or persons
72.28 Driving upon street posted as closed for repair
72.29 Following and parking near emergency or safety vehicles
72.291 Approaching a stationary public safety, emergency or road service and certain other vehicles
72.30 Driving over fire hose
72.31 Driving through safety zone
72.32 One-way streets and rotary traffic islands
72.33 Driving upon divided roadways
72.34 Entering and exiting controlled access highway
72.35 Obstructing intersection, crosswalk, or grade crossing
72.36 Failure to control; weaving course
72.37 Squealing tires, “peeling”, cracking exhaust noises
72.38 Driving upon sidewalks, street lawns, or curbs
72.39 Stopping for school bus; discharging children
72.391 Suspension of driving privileges
72.392 Report of alleged violations to Police Department
72.40 Occupying a moving trailer or manufactured or mobile home.
72.41 Restricting use of motor vehicles on city property and city parks
72.42 Transporting child not in child restraint system prohibited
72.43 Failure to use or illegal use of required ignition interlock device
72.44 Vehicular operation on street closed due to rise in water level.
Intoxication; Reckless Operation; Speed
72.45 Driving or physical control while under the influence
72.46 Reckless operation on streets, public or private property
72.47 Maximum speed limits; assured clear distance ahead
72.48 Slow speed; posted minimum speeds
72.49 Speed limitations over bridges
72.50 Speed exceptions for emergency or safety vehicles
72.51 Street racing prohibited
72.52 Texting while driving prohibited
Licensing; Accidents
72.55 Driver’s license or commercial driver’s license required
72.56 Permitting operation without valid license; one license permitted
72.561 Ohio driver's license required for in state residents.
72.57 Driving with temporary instruction permit; curfew
72.571 Driving with probationary license; curfew
72.572 Electronic wireless communication device prohibited
72.58 Certain acts prohibited
72.59 Wrongful entrustment of a motor vehicle
72.60 Display of license
72.61 Driving under suspension or license restriction
72.611 Driving under OVI suspension
72.612 Driving under financial responsibility law suspension or cancellation
72.613 Driving without complying with license reinstatement requirements
72.614 Driving under license forfeiture or child support suspension.
72.62 Operation or sale without certificate of title
72.63 Display of license plates
72.64 Expired or unlawful plates
72.65 Use of illegal license plates; transfer of registration
72.651 Registration within thirty days of residency.
72.66 Stopping after accident upon streets; collision with unattended vehicle
72.67 Stopping after accident upon property other than street
72.68 Vehicle accident resulting in damage to realty
Safety and Equipment
72.70 Driving unsafe vehicles; vehicle bumpers and height
72.71 Lighted lights; measurement of distances and heights
72.72 Headlights on motor vehicles and motorcycles
72.73 Tail light; illumination of rear license plate
72.74 Rear red reflectors
72.75 Safety lighting on commercial vehicles
72.76 Obscured lights on vehicles in combination
72.77 Red light or red flag on extended loads
72.78 Lights on parked or stopped vehicles
72.79 Lights on slow-moving vehicles; emblem required
72.80 Spotlight and auxiliary lights
72.81 Cowl, fender, and backup lights
72.82 Display of lighted lights
72.83 Use of headlight beams
72.84 Lights of less intensity on slow-moving vehicles
72.85 Number of lights; limitations on flashing, oscillating, or rotating lights
72.86 Focus and aim of headlights
72.87 Motor vehicle and motorcycle brakes
72.88 Horn, siren, and theft alarm signal
72.89 Muffler; muffler cutout; excessive smoke, gas, or noise
72.90 Rear-view mirror; clear view to front, both sides, and rear
72.91 Sign or poster upon windshield; windshield wiper
72.92 Limited load extension on left side of passenger vehicle
72.93 Motor vehicle stop lights
72.94 Air cleaner required
72.941 Occupant restraining device for school bus operator
72.942 Drivers and passengers required to wear seat belts
72.943 Use of earphones while operating motor vehicle prohibited; exceptions
72.944 Directional signals required
72.945 Use of sunscreening, nontransparent and reflectorized materials
Commercial and Heavy Vehicles
72.95 Oversize or overweight vehicle operation on state routes; state permit
72.96 Truck routes (use of local streets, etc.)
72.97 Maximum width, height, and length
72.98 Route and load information
72.99 Wheel protectors
72.100 Vehicles transporting explosives
72.101 Towing requirements
72.102 Loads dropping or leaking; removal required; tracking mud
72.103 Shifting loads; loose loads
72.104 Vehicles with spikes, lugs, and chains
72.105 Weighing vehicles; removal of excess load
72.106 Warning devices required; display when disabled
72.107 Jake-braking prohibited
Drivers of Commercial Cars or Tractors
72.110 Definitions
72.111 Driving or permitting driving while fatigued or ill prohibited
All Purpose Vehicles and Snowmobiles
72.120 Operation by person under sixteen years of age
Civil penalties for automated red light and speeding system violations
72.130 Automated red light and speeding system/civil violation - general.
72.131 Definitions.
72.132 Offense.
72.133 Penalty; administrative appeal.