Traffic Law

Ohio requires strict precautions for truck drivers transporting hazardous materials within or through the state in an effort to limit the risk of public exposure. These laws take two forms: regulating where commercial trucks carrying hazardous materials may be driven...

The city of Columbus prohibits truck drivers from driving trucks carrying hazardous materials within the city limits and requires drivers to only use Interstate 270. If a truck driver does not have a pickup or delivery within the city limits and drives inside of...

The typical driver views their driving privileges differently from truckers. Standard drivers can receive a speeding ticket and primarily be concerned about the fine and small hit on their license demerit points. Truck drivers and other commercial operators have a...