CHAPTER 444: OFFENSES RELATING TO THEFT AND FRAUD
444.01   Police may remove ignition key.
444.02   Illegal sale or possession of master vehicle keys. (Repealed)
444.03   Motor vehicle with concealed identity. (Repealed)
   CROSS REFERENCES
   See section histories for similar State law
   Unattended vehicles; duty to lock ignition, remove key, set brake, etc. - see TRAF. 452.06
   Theft - see GEN. OFF. 642.02, 642.03
   Unauthorized use of a vehicle; vehicle trespass - see GEN. OFF. 642.04
   Criminal damaging or endangering - see GEN. OFF. 642.10
   Criminal mischief (tampering) - see GEN. OFF. 642.11
   Receiving stolen property - see GEN. OFF. 642.22
§ 444.01 POLICE MAY REMOVE IGNITION KEY.
   A law enforcement officer may remove the ignition key left in the ignition switch of an unlocked and unattended motor vehicle parked on a street or highway. The officer removing the key shall place notification upon the vehicle detailing his or her name and badge number, the place where the key may be reclaimed, and the procedure for reclaiming the key. The key shall be returned to the owner of the motor vehicle upon presentation of proof of ownership.
(ORC 4549.05)
§ 444.02 ILLEGAL SALE OR POSSESSION OF MASTER VEHICLE KEYS. (REPEALED)
Editor’s note:
   Section 444.02 was repealed as part of the 1988 updating and revision of these Codified Ordinances because the offense of illegal sale or possession of master vehicle keys was made a felony by the General Assembly. See Ohio R.C. 4549.042 and 4549.99(C).)
§ 444.03 MOTOR VEHICLE WITH CONCEALED IDENTITY. (REPEALED)
Editor’s note:
   Section 444.03 was repealed as part of the 1988 updating and revision of these Codified Ordinances because the offense of tampering with motor vehicle identification numbers was made a felony by the General Assembly. See Ohio R.C. 4549.61 et seq. and 4549.99(F).)