Ohio Administrative Code

Flashing, rotating, oscillating and/or strobe-type light(s) used under the provisions of this chapter are not to be in operation, except when in actual performance of duty as a funeral escort vehicle to facilitate the movement of a funeral procession. Last updated July 1, 2024 at…

The standards and specifications set forth in this chapter on use of flashing lights for funeral escort vehicles do not in any way eliminate or void required compliance with section 4511.451 of the Revised Code. Last updated July 8, 2025 at 9:41 AM Authorized By: R.C. 4513.181 Am…

(A) The SMV identification emblem consists of a fluorescent, red-orange equilateral triangle with a red retroreflective border positioned with a point of the triangle up. The size and shape of the emblem are shown in figure 1 of ANSI/ASAE "S276.7 (SEP2010)." The red-orange fluore…

(A) The size of the backing material for movable SMV emblems shall be as shown in figure 2 of ANSI/ASAE "S276.7 (SEP2010)."(B) Backing material for movable emblems shall be equivalent to 1.0 mm (0.04 in.) minimum thickness aluminum; 22-gauge 0.8 mm (0.03 in.) minimum thickness mi…

(A) The reflective and fluorescent SMV emblem materials shall be tough, flexible, and of sufficient thickness and strength to meet the requirements of clause 6.2.5 of ANSI/ASAE "S276.7 (SEP2010)". After the durability test (clause 6.2.5 of ANSI/ASAE "S276.7 (SEP2010)", the emblem…

(A) Both the permanently mounted SMV emblem and the movable SMV emblem shall be mounted with the point of the triangle upward. (See figure 1 of ANSI/ASAE S276.7 SEP2010).(B) Emblems shall be mounted in a plane perpendicular, to the direction of travel and plus or minus twenty deg…

The following are contact sites for materials incorporated by reference in Chapter 4501-13 of the Administrative Code:(A) "American national standards institute (ANSI), 1819 L. Street, NW 6th Floor, Washington DC 20036," telephone : 202-293-8020, web address: http://www.ansi.org/…

(A) Aim of headlights - Headlights shall be aimed in accordance with the society of automotive engineers (hereinafter referred to as S.A.E.) lighting specifications code and shall be constructed and installed so as to provide adequate and reliable illumination and shall conform t…

(A) Taillights and license plate lights shall be constructed and installed so as to provide adequate and reliable illumination and shall conform to the appropriate S.A.E. standards for taillights and license plate lights.(B) Every motor vehicle, motorcycles and motor-driven cycle…

Reflectors shall be constructed and installed so as to provide adequate and reliable illumination and shall conform to the appropriate S.A.E. standards for reflex reflectors.(A) Every motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer and pole trailer shall carry on the rear, either as a part o…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule, see rule 4501-15-12 of the Administrative Code.](A) Clearance lamps, marker lamps, stop lamps, and reflectors on commercial motor vehicles shall be constructed to conform to appropriate requi…

h 119. PDF: Parking lights shall be constructed and installed so as to provide adequate and reliable illumination and shall conform to the appropriate requirements of the S.A.E. Standard for Clearance Side-Marker, Identification and Parking Lamps. Last updated October 21, 2025 at…

h 119. PDF: Spot lights and auxiliary driving lights shall be constructed and installed so as to provide adequate and reliable illumination and shall conform to the appropriate S.A.E. Standards for Spot Lamps, Front Fog Lamps, Auxiliary Driving Lamps.(A) Fog lamps -- Any motor ve…

h 119. PDF: Back-up lights shall be constructed and installed so as to provide adequate and reliable illumination and shall conform to the appropriate S.A.E. Standards for Back-Up Lights. Last updated October 21, 2025 at 1:35 PM Authorized By: – Amplifies: – Five Year Review Date…

h 119. PDF: Flashing lights when used on a disabled vehicle and a motor vehicle using the same to warn of a vehicular traffic hazard shall be constructed and installed so as to provide adequate and reliable illumination and shall conform to the appropriate S.A.E. Standards for Tu…

h 119. PDF: (A) A vehicle may be equipped with accessory lamps or lights as herein defined, provided that their placement or installation on the vehicle or their use does not interfere with or tend to confuse the use of required lamps or lights, that are subject to provisions in …

(A) Directional signals shall be constructed and installed so as to provide adequate and reliable illumination and shall conform to the S.A.E. standards for turn signal lamps.(B) Any vehicle may be equipped and when required under section 4511.39 of the Revised Code shall be equi…

(A) Whenever reference is made in this chapter to S.A.E. standards or S.A.E. recommended practices, they shall be found in the edition (current at the time of sale of lights) of the "S.A.E. Handbook" published by the "Society of Automotive Engineers," 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warr…

h 119. PDF: (A) No person who is under the age of eighteen years, or who holds a motorcycle operator's endorsement or license bearing a "novice" designation that is currently in effect as provided in section 4507.13 of the Revised Code, shall operate a motorcycle on a highway, or…

Helmets shall, at a minimum, meet federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) 218 set forth in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 571.218 (October 1, 2011) addressing minimum performance requirements for motorcycle helmets. Compliance with such standard shall …

h 119. PDF: (A) "Goggles": a device consisting of glass or plastic eye pieces or eye-cups; commonly manufactured for and used by motorcycle operators and passengers; held in place by a headband or temple piece; provided with shields at the sides; with lenses made of safety glass;…

For purposes of this chapter:(A) "Adult Remedial Driving Course" means the course of adult remedial driving instruction conducted as provided in sections 4510.037 and 4510.038 of the Revised Code, including, but not limited to, those programs related to a two-point credit or twel…

This chapter covers approval of adult remedial driving courses pursuant to sections 4510.037 and 4510.038 of the Revised Code and juvenile remedial driving courses, including the advanced juvenile program, pursuant to sections 4510.31 and 4510.311 of the Revised Code. Last update…

(A) Remedial enterprise office. All remedial course enterprises shall establish an office that shall be owned, leased, or rented by the enterprise.(1) A single business enterprise may own and operate more than one remedial course. Except for an out-of-state online remedial course…

(A) Any person connected in any manner with a remedial driving course enterprise shall be of good character and reputation and comply with all rules of this chapter.(B) The conviction of any person connected in any manner with a remedial driving course enterprise of any disqualif…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule, see paragraph (A) in rule 4501-21-17 of the Administrative Code.](A) No person shall establish a remedial driving course or allow such course to continue unless the authorizing official first…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule, see paragraph (A) in rule 4501-21-17 of the Administrative Code.](A) Each enterprise shall only use an approved curriculum. (B) Except for an online adult remedial driving course, to obtain a…

(A) No remedial driving course approval will be issued or renewed until the authorizing official certifies that the remedial driving course enterprise maintains a continuous performance bond for each of its courses sufficient to cover the cost of reimbursing students for instruct…

(A) A remedial driving course enterprise shall not use any name other than its approved name for advertising or publicity purposes, nor advertise or imply it is supervised, recommended, or endorsed by the director or the department.(B) A remedial driving course enterprise shall n…

(A) The department of public safety may conduct any inspections necessary to ensure a remedial driving course is being conducted in compliance with all applicable statutes, rules and regulations. Upon request, within a reasonable time period, a remedial driving course enterprise …

The director may deny an application for a remedial driving course renewal or reprimand, suspend, revoke, or place on probationary status the remedial driving course approval when the director determines that the course is not being operated in accordance with this chapter of the…

(A) A remedial driving course enterprise shall provide each student with an enrollment contract that includes fees and verification that the course will meet all Ohio requirements prior to providing training.(B) An enrollment contract includes:(1) The hours of required instructio…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule, see paragraph (A) in rule 4501-21-17 of the Administrative Code.](A) Except for an online adult remedial course, each remedial driving course enterprise shall keep true, accurate, and complet…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule, see paragraph (A) in rule 4501-21-17 of the Administrative Code.](A) Physical location.(1) A remedial driving course conducted in a classroom setting shall be conducted in an environment cond…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule, see paragraph (A) in rule 4501-21-17 of the Administrative Code.]An adult remedial driving course enterprise may use technology-based method(s) for delivery of part or all of the curriculum. …

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule, see paragraph (A) in rule 4501-21-17 of the Administrative Code.](A) The range is a closed-course facility that:(1) Contains exercise dimensions that include, at a minimum, the following:(a) …

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule, see paragraph (A) in rule 4501-21-17 of the Administrative Code.](A) The requirements in this rule apply to authorizing officials, course managers, chief instructors, advanced skills instruct…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this chapter, see paragraph (A) of this rule.](A) Incorporated by reference. This chapter includes material that has been incorporated by reference. If the material is subject to change, only the specif…

(A) "Disqualifying offense" means a conviction, judicial finding of guilt, or plea of guilty to a criminal offense that has is directly related to the duties and responsibilities related to the operation of a driver training school, the operation as an instructor or training mana…

(A) Following is a contact site for obtaining federal regulations incorporated by reference in this chapter:Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS), "U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, D…

h 119. PDF: (A) "Motorized bicycle" means any vehicle having either two tandem wheels, or one wheel in the front and two wheels in the rear, that is capable of being pedaled and is equipped with a helper motor of not more than fifty cubic centimeters piston displacement which pro…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule, see paragraph (B) in rule 4501-23-01 of the Administrative Code.](A) In order to register a moped an individual shall complete the "Moped Registration Application," form "BMV 4510", hereinaft…

Every motorized bicycle shall be equipped with a brake system in compliance with FMVSS 122 "Motorcycle Brake Systems", 49 C.F.R. 571.122. (See rule 4501-23-01 of the Administrative Code for the most recent applicable effective date and for prior effective dates of this federal re…

h 119. PDF: Tires shall have an inflated width size of 1.75 inches (4.45 centimeters) minimum and shall have an overall inflated diameter of nineteen inches (48.26 centimeters) minimum when mounted to the rim or wheel. Last updated October 23, 2023 at 11:28 AM Authorized By: – Am…

h 119. PDF: (A) The motorized bicycle steering system shall provide the operator with a means of safely controlling vehicle direction.(B) Full left and full right turns of the steering system shall not result in interference with any control cables, wiring, or mounted components …

All motorized bicycle propulsion units using liquid fuel shall have all fuel system components, including the tank, pump, tubing, hoses, clamps, etc., securely fastened so as not to interfere with vehicle operation and shall be designed to prevent leakage when the vehicle is in i…

h 119. PDF: Motorized bicycles shall be equipped with an exhaust system, where applicable, incorporating a muffler or other mechanical device for the purpose of reducing engine noise. Cutouts and by-passes in the exhaust are prohibited. The system shall be designed to prevent lea…