Ohio § 5531.15
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5531.15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5531.15.
(A) The director of transportation, in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code,
may adopt such rules as the director considers advisable for the control and regulation
of traffic on any toll project, for the protection and preservation of property under
the jurisdiction and control of the department of transportation, for the maintenance
and preservation of good order within the property under its control, and for the
purpose of establishing owner or operator liability for failure to comply with toll
collection rules. (B) The rules shall provide that all of the following persons shall be afforded ready
access, while in the performance of their official duties, to all property under the
jurisdiction of the department of transportation and without the payment of any user
fee: (1) Public police officers; (2) Operators of municipal, township, county, and state maintenance vehicles; (3) Operators of United States military vehicles traveling in a convoy; (4) Operators of official emergency response vehicles. (C) No person shall violate any such rules of the department of transportation. (D)(1) All fines collected for the violation of applicable laws of the state and the rules
of the department of transportation or money arising from bonds forfeited for such
violation shall be disposed of in accordance with section 5503.04 of the Revised Code . (2) All fees or charges assessed by the department of transportation in accordance with
this section against an owner or operator of a vehicle as a civil violation for failure
to comply with toll collection rules shall be revenues of the department.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5531.15
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5531.15 cover?
Section 5531.15 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 § 5531.15?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 5531.15" (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 § 5531.15 apply to my situation?
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