• Reckless Operation In Ohio
• Reckless Operation Misdemeanor
• Reckless Operation Ohio Penalties

View the 2018 Ohio Revised Code. 2006 Ohio Revised Code - 4511. Traffic Laws - Operation of Motor Vehicles. Use of private property for vehicular travel. If you operate a vehicle in willful or wanton disregard of the safety of persons or property on private property, you may be charged with a violation of Oh. Gothic 3 content mod. Ohio Reckless Driving Laws Ohio “Operation in Willful or Wanton Disregard” The technical title of reckless driving in Ohio is “operation in willful or wanton disregard of the safety of persons or property“. The law states that you cannot operate your vehicle in such a manner or you will face criminal charges.

• · · · [4511.01.1] 4511.011.Designation of freeway, expressway, and thruway.
• · · · [4511.03.1] 4511.031.Portable signal preemption devices.
• · · · [4511.04.1] 4511.041.Exceptions for emergency or public safety vehicle responding to emergency call.
• · · · [4511.04.2] 4511.042.Exception for coroner's vehicles.
• · · · [4511.05.1] 4511.051.Prohibitions on use of freeways.
• · · · [4511.07.1] 4511.071.Lessor under written lease may establish nonliability for violation.

Traffic Control Devices.

• · · · [4511.09.1] 4511.091.Arrest or citation based on radar, timing device or radio message from another officer.
• · · · [4511.10.1] 4511.101.Business logos on directional signs along interstates.

Tourist-Oriented Directional Sign Programs.

• · · · [4511.10.2] 4511.102.Definitions.
• · · · [4511.10.3] 4511.103.Rules for placement of tourist-oriented directional signs and trailblazer markers.
• · · · [4511.10.4] 4511.104.Advertising agreement with tourist-oriented attractions.
• · · · [4511.10.5] 4511.105.Signs to conform to federal manual; logos.
• · · · [4511.10.6] 4511.106.Local authority programs.
• · · · [4511.10.7] 4511.107.Acquisition of outdoor advertising devices.
• · · · [4511.12.1] 4511.121.Compliance at scale locations by operator of commercial motor vehicle.
• · · · [4511.13.1] 4511.131.Signals over reversible lanes.
• · · · [4511.13.2] 4511.132.Malfunctioning traffic signals.
• · · · [4511.18.1] 4511.181.Definitions.

Reckless Operation In Ohio

Driving While Intoxicated.

• · · · [4511.19.1] 4511.191.Implied consent.
• · · · [4511.19.2] 4511.192.Arrestee for OVI or having physical control while under influence to receive written and verbal advice; submission or refusal to submit to test or tests; license suspension or seizure; officer's sworn report.
• · · · [4511.19.3] 4511.193.Deposit of $25 of fine for violating OVI ordinance into indigent drivers alcohol treatment fund; immobilization or forfeiture orders based on prior convictions.
• · · · [4511.19.4] 4511.194.Having physical control of vehicle while under influence.
• · · · [4511.19.5] 4511.195.Seizure and detention of vehicle where arrestee has prior conviction; return, immobilization or forfeiture after disposition of charge; rights of vehicle owner.
• · · · [4511.19.6] 4511.196.Initial appearance; new suspension of license.
• · · · [4511.19.7] 4511.197.Appeal of suspension under implied consent provisions; length of suspension that is upheld or not appealed; petition for limited driving privileges.

Reckless Operation.

• · · · [4511.20.1] 4511.201.Willful or wanton operation off street or highway; competitive operation exception.
• · · · [4511.20.2] 4511.202.Operating vehicle without reasonable control.
• · · · [4511.20.3] 4511.203.Restrictions against owner lending vehicle for use of another.

Speed Regulations.

• · · · [4511.21.1] 4511.211.Speed limit on private residential road or driveway.
• · · · [4511.21.2] 4511.212.Complaint that local authority is not complying with school zone sign laws.
• · · · [4511.21.3] 4511.213.Duties upon approaching stationary public safety vehicle displaying emergency light.

Reckless Operation Misdemeanor

Traffic Rules.

• · · · [4511.25.1] 4511.251.Street racing.
• · · · [4511.25.2] 4511.252.Closing of public roads for competitive racing.

Right of Way.

• · · · [4511.43.1] 4511.431.Stop at sidewalk area.
• · · · [4511.43.2] 4511.432.Stop signs on private residential road or driveway.
• · · · [4511.44.1] 4511.441.Pedestrian on sidewalk has right-of-way.
• · · · [4511.45.1] 4511.451.Funeral procession has right of way.
• · · · [4511.45.2] 4511.452.Pedestrian to yield right-of-way to public safety vehicle.
• · · · [4511.45.3] 4511.453.Immunity in connection with movement of funeral procession.

Pedestrians.

• · · · [4511.48.1] 4511.481.Intoxicated or drugged pedestrian hazard on highway.
• · · · [4511.49.1] 4511.491.Motorized wheelchair operators.
• · · · [4511.51.1] 4511.511.Pedestrian on bridge or railroad crossing.
• · · · [4511.51.2] 4511.512.Electric personal assistive mobility devices.

Bicycles, Motorcycles and Snowmobiles.

• · · · [4511.52.1] 4511.521.Rules governing operation of motorized bicycles.
• · · · [4511.52.2] 4511.522.[Repealed]

Streetcars.

Grade Crossings.

Through Highways.

Parking.

• · · · [4511.66.1] 4511.661.Condition when motor vehicle left unattended.
• · · · [4511.68.1] 4511.681.Parking prohibitions on private property.

Prohibitions.

• · · · [4511.70.1] 4511.701.Occupancy while in motion prohibited.
• · · · [4511.71.1] 4511.711.Driving on sidewalk or sidewalk area.
• · · · [4511.71.2] 4511.712.Obstructing passage of other vehicles.
• · · · [4511.71.3] 4511.713.Paths exclusively for bicycles.

Reckless Operation Ohio Penalties

School Buses.

• · · · [4511.75.1] 4511.751.Operator or person with first-hand knowledge to report violation; information furnished upon issuance of plates.
• · · · [4511.76.1] 4511.761.School bus inspection.
• · · · [4511.76.2] 4511.762.School bus no longer used for school purposes.
• · · · [4511.76.3] 4511.763.Licensing by department of public safety.
• · · · [4511.76.4] 4511.764.Registration and identification of school buses.
• · · · [4511.77.1] 4511.771.Flashing red and amber lights.
• · · · [4511.77.2] 4511.772.Operator's seat belt.

Commercial Driver Prohibitions.

Chautauqua Assembly.

Nonresident Violator Compact of 1977.

• · · · [4511.95.1] 4511.951.Renumbered.
• · · · [4511.99.1] 4511.991.[Repealed]