Ohio Administrative Code

19.03 PDF: [Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule, see paragraph (A) in rule 4501:1-7-15 of the Administrative Code.](A) Any person who is a member in good standing of the national guard of Ohio may apply to the registrar of motor …

19.03 PDF: [Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule, see paragraph (A) in rule 4501:1-7-15 of the Administrative Code.](A) "Applicant" means the owner, or lessee if eligible under the Revised Code of any passenger car, noncommercial …

19.03 PDF: [Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule, see paragraph (A) in rule 4501:1-7-15 of the Administrative Code.](A) Definitions.(1) "Applicant" means any veteran, service member or reservist, as defined in section 5903.01 of t…

19.03 PDF: (A) The registrar of motor vehicles shall issue a validation sticker and collector's plates or a validation sticker alone to the owner of a collector's vehicle in accordance with this rule.(B) The registrar, in order to determine whether a motor vehicle is owned, opera…

19.03 PDF: (A) Incorporated by reference. This chapter includes material that has been incorporated by reference. If the material is subject to change, only the specific version listed in this rule is incorporated. Any revision to the referenced material is not incorporated unles…

19.03 PDF: [Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule, see paragraph (A) in rule 4501:1-7-15 of the Administrative Code.](A) The registrar of motor vehicles will provide information regarding the requirements established in division (A…

19.03 PDF: The registrar of motor vehicles has entered into the international registration plan, an agreement providing for the payment beginning March 1, 1991, of taxes and fees on an apportioned basis with other jurisdictions. The operator of a fleet of vehicles based in any of…

19.03 PDF: As provided in this chapter:(A) "Fleet" means one or more apportionable vehicles.(B) "Apportionable vehicle" means any vehicle, except recreational vehicles, vehicles displaying restricted plates, city pickup and delivery vehicles, and government-owned vehicles, used o…

19.03 PDF: (A) Either the owner or the lessee of an apportionable vehicle may apply to the registrar of motor vehicles for registration of the vehicle in the applicant's name. If the lessee is the applicant the registration shall also include the name of the owner. The registrati…

19.03 PDF: (A) The registrar of motor vehicles shall prescribe the contents of the application for registration for the international registration plan which shall include the following information:(1) The information required by section 4503.10 of the Revised Code;(2) A uniform …

19.03 PDF: (A) Pursuant to section 4503.62 of the Revised Code, the registrar of motor vehicles hereby establishes a program to accept applications for vehicle registration transactions for apportionable vehicles electronically over the internet. The registrar shall establish an …

19.03 PDF: (A) A temporary authority to operate an apportioned vehicle may be issued in conjunction with IRP registration Upon issuance, a temporary authority becomes an authority to operate the vehicle until the physical place arrives via mail. Said temporary authority shall be …

19.03 PDF: (A) Credit for the unused portion of the registration of an apportioned vehicle which has been deleted from a fleet may be applied to a replacement vehicle in the same fleet per the fee schedules of all apportioned jurisdictions, provided the credit is used within the …

19.03 PDF: Owners of vehicles based in jurisdictions which are not members of the IRP must comply with Title 45 of the Ohio Revised Code with respect to the operation of their vehicles within the state of Ohio. Last updated November 19, 2025 at 11:19 AM Authorized By: R.C. 4503.6…

19.03 PDF: (A) Household goods carriers using equipment leased from service representatives may elect, with respect to such equipment, to base such equipment in the base jurisdiction of the service representative or that of the carrier.(B) In cases where the household goods carri…

19.03 PDF: (A) If a court issues an immobilization order pursuant to section 4503.233 of the Revised Code, the law enforcement agency or other immobilizing agency shall promptly immobilize or continue the immobilization of the vehicle. Thereafter the appropriate governmental enti…

19.03 PDF: All political subdivisions engaging in motor vehicle inspection shall have proper tools, equipment and trained personnel competent to inspect:All types of brakes, including an adequate brake testing area unless mechanical testing devices are used, all lights and turn s…

19.03 PDF: (A) All political subdivisions engaging in motor vehicle inspection shall inspect and test each motor vehicle to determine if it is unsafe, if it is not equipped as required by law, and if its equipment is not in proper adjustment or repair, or in violation of the equi…

19.03 PDF: All political subdivisions of this state engaging in motor vehicle inspection shall maintain records in a form specified by the superintendent of the Ohio state highway patrol which will include the following: class of vehicle, date of inspection, make of vehicle, mode…

19.03 PDF: (A) All political subdivisions of this state engaging in motor vehicle inspection, upon determining that a vehicle complies with the requirements of Chapter 4513. of the Revised Code and the rules of this chapter shall affix a safety sticker to the windshield of said v…

19.03 PDF: Motor vehicles shall be inspected to determine if:(A) Steering assembly operates normally.(B) There is not more than the following movement (play) in steering wheel:Power steering-two inchesManual steering-three inches(C) Sector shaft is secure.(D) There is no binding …

19.03 PDF: All tires shall have a minimum of one sixteenth of one inch depth of tread on the road surface. All tires shall be free of major bumps or bulges, breaks, thrown tread or any condition which would constitute an unsafe condition. Last updated July 8, 2025 at 11:11 AM Aut…

19.03 PDF: Wheel rims shall not be badly bent or twisted. Wheel bolts, nuts, studs, or lugs shall not be loose, missing or damaged. Last updated July 8, 2025 at 11:11 AM Authorized By: R.C. 4513.02 Amplifies: R.C. 4513.02 Five Year Review Date: 6/1/2030 Prior Effective Dates: 1/1…

19.03 PDF: (A) Definitions:(1) "Service brake" means the primary brake for retarding, stopping and controlling a vehicle.(2) "Emergency brake" means a brake system independent in application from the service brake used for stopping or holding a vehicle in an emergency or while pa…

19.03 PDF: (A) Headlights - Every motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, shall be equipped with at least two headlights with at least one near each side of the front of the motor vehicle. Said lights shall be in working order. Every motorcycle shall be equipped with at least one…

19.03 PDF: (A) Except as provided in paragraph (C) of this rule, motor vehicles manufactured or assembled on or after January 1, 1954, shall be equipped with an electrical or mechanical directional signal device capable of clearly indicating an intention to turn either to the rig…

19.03 PDF: Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with safety glass as required in Section 4513.26 of the Revised Code: Such glass shall be free of discoloration or diffusion, cracks and unauthorized obstructions as set forth in Section 4513.24 of the Revised Code. Last updated Ju…

19.03 PDF: Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with seat belt assemblies as required in section 4513.262 of the Revised Code. Last updated July 8, 2025 at 11:12 AM Authorized By: R.C. 4513.02 Amplifies: R.C. 4513.02 Five Year Review Date: 6/1/2030 Prior Effective Dates: 1/15/19…

h 119. PDF: Every motor vehicle shall display in plain view on the front and rear of the motor vehicle the distinctive number and registration mark, including any county identification sticker and any validation sticker issued under sections 4503.19 and 4503.191 (4503.19.1) of th…

19.03 PDF: (A) Every motor vehicle with an internal combustion engine shall at all times be equipped with an exhaust system which is in good working order and in constant operation. No vehicle shall be equipped with a muffler cutout, bypass or similar device. No vehicle shall be …

19.03 PDF: Every motor vehicle, including every motorcycle, shall be equipped with a mirror so located as to reflect to the operator a view of the highway to the rear of such vehicle. The operator shall have a clear unobstructed view to the rear of the vehicle by mirror. Last upd…

19.03 PDF: Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a device for cleaning rain, snow, or other moisture from the windshield, which device shall be maintained in good working order and so constructed as to be controlled or operated by the operator of the vehicle.Every motor vehi…

19.03 PDF: [Comment: Information regarding the availability and effective date of the materials incorporated by reference in this rule, can be found in rule 4501:2-1-22 of the Administrative Code.](A) Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a horn which is in good working orde…

19.03 PDF: Every motor truck, bus, commercial tractor, trailer, semi-trailer or pole trailer shall be equipped with the warning devices, maintained in good working order, as required in section 4513.28 of the Revised Code. Last updated July 8, 2025 at 11:13 AM Authorized By: R.C.…

19.03 PDF: No motor vehicle shall be equipped with or permitted to have protruding objects or broken sharp edges of body or vehicle parts, which would be dangerous to any person coming in contact with same. Last updated July 8, 2025 at 11:13 AM Authorized By: – Amplifies: – Five …

19.03 PDF: For every motor vehicle manufactured on or after January 1, 1968, if manufactured with a certified motor vehicle pollution control device, the device shall be correctly installed and in good working order at all times.Every motor vehicle shall have all parts of the fue…

19.03 PDF: The superintendent of the Ohio state highway patrol may authorize the acceptance in this state, of a certificate of inspection and approval, issued in another state, having an inspection law similar to section 4513.02 of the Revised Code. Last updated July 8, 2025 at 1…

19.03 PDF: Following are the effective dates and contact sites for materials incorporated by reference in Chapter 4501:2-1 of the Administrative Code:(A) SAE Standard J 1849, revised April 2008: "Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096,…

19.03 PDF: For purposes of this chapter:(A) "Administration of criminal justice" means the detection, apprehension, detention, pretrial release, post-trial release, prosecution, adjudication, correctional supervision, or rehabilitation of accused persons or criminal offenders. It…

19.03 PDF: (A) The LEADS steering committee is established to provide advice to the superintendent of the Ohio state highway patrol concerning the governing of LEADS. The committee is composed of nine members who represent the following organizations:(1) Ohio state highway patrol…

19.03 PDF: [Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule, see rule 4501:2-10-13 of the Administrative Code.](A) Participation in LEADS and the assignment of a full access or limited access originating agency identifier requires applicatio…

19.03 PDF: (A) Terminal agencies shall properly maintain and care for LEADS owned equipment. Any malfunction of this equipment requires LEADS be notified as soon as possible. (B) LEADS owned equipment shall not be changed, modified, turned off, unplugged or rendered inoperable in…

19.03 PDF: (A) Violations of the rules within this chapter could result in denial of access to LEADS agencies. LEADS has established the following progressive sanction process to enforce administrative rules while cooperating with agencies to continue to protect the officers in t…

19.03 PDF: (A) This chapter includes material that has been incorporated by reference.(1) "FBI CJIS Security Policy" may be accessed via the FBI website at https://le.fbi.gov/cjis-division/cjis-security-policy-resource-center.(2) "NCIC Manual" may be accessed by authorized crimin…

19.03 PDF: Only in-cab electronic clearance devices meeting the following criteria are authorized for use by operators of commercial motor vehicles to bypass a fixed platform scale facility.(A) The in-cab electronic clearance device must be compatible with the computer system ins…

19.03 PDF: (A) Pursuant to sections 4549.15 and 5503.01 of the Revised Code, the superintendent of the state highway patrol prescribes the following distinct uniforms:(1) State highway patrol troopers:(a) Hat .... campaign style, color graphite grey;(b) Shirt .... grey;(c) Tie ..…

11.15 PDF: (A) "Administrative investigation" means any investigation or inquiry conducted by a supervisor, or other person specifically designated by a supervisor into the alleged improper conduct by any member.(B) "Commissioned officer" means the rank of lieutenant and above.(C…