Ohio § 4503.22
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4503.22, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4503.22.
The identification license plate shall consist of a placard upon the face of which
shall appear the distinctive number assigned to the motor vehicle as provided in section 4503.19 of the Revised Code , in Arabic numerals or letters, or both. The dimensions of the numerals or letters and of each stroke shall be determined
by the director of public safety. The license placard also shall contain the name of this state and the slogan “BIRTHPLACE
OF AVIATION.” The placard may be made of steel, aluminum, plastic, or any other suitable material,
and the background shall be treated with a reflective material that shall provide
effective and dependable reflective brightness during the service period required
of the placard. Specifications for the reflective and other materials and the design of the placard,
the county identification stickers as provided by section 4503.19 of the Revised Code , and validation stickers as provided by section 4503.191 of the Revised Code , shall be adopted by the director as rules under sections 119.01 to 119.13 of the Revised Code . The identification license plate of motorized bicycles or mopeds, motor-driven cycles
or motor scooters, autocycles, cab-enclosed motorcycles, and motorcycles shall consist
of a single placard, the size of which shall be prescribed by the director. The identification plate of a vehicle registered in accordance with the international
registration plan shall contain the word “apportioned.” The director may prescribe the type of placard, or means of fastening the placard,
or both; the placard or means of fastening may be so designed and constructed as
to render difficult the removal of the placard after it has been fastened to a motor
vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4503.22
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4503.22 cover?
Section 4503.22 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 4503.22?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 4503.22" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 4503.22 apply to my situation?
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