Enforcement of Ohio Revised Codes 4511.204 and 4511.205 began on March 1, 2013. These laws are Ohio's texting while driving ban.
The first statutes applies to drivers 18 and over. It states that writing, sending, or reading a text-based communication is a secondary offense, meaning that the driver cannot be stopped due to the sole violation.
For drivers under age 18, Ohio Revised Code 4511.205 prohibits driving while using in any manner an electronic communications device. A violation of this statute is a primary offense, meaning that the driver can be stopped for the sole purpose of such a violation. Fines are $150 for the first violation and $300 for the second. License suspensions are 60 days for the first violation and 1 year for the second.
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