Ohio § 5577.11
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5577.11, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5577.11.
No person shall drive or operate, or cause to be driven or operated, any commercial
car, trailer, or semitrailer, used for the transportation of goods or property, the
gross weight of which, with load, exceeds three tons, upon the public highways, streets,
bridges, and culverts within this state, unless such vehicle is equipped with suitable
metal protectors or substantial flexible flaps on the rearmost wheels of such vehicle
or combination of vehicles to prevent, as far as practicable, the wheels from throwing
dirt, water, or other materials on the windshields of following vehicles. Such protectors or flaps shall have a ground clearance of not more than one third
of the distance from the center of the rearmost axle to the center of the flaps under
any conditions of loading of the vehicle, and they shall be at least as wide as the
tires they are protecting. If the vehicle is so designed and constructed that such requirements are accomplished
by means of fenders, body construction, or other means of enclosure, then no such
protectors or flaps are required. Rear wheels not covered at the top by fenders, bodies, or other parts of the vehicle
shall be covered at the top by protective means extending at least to the center line
of the rearmost axle.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5577.11
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5577.11 cover?
Section 5577.11 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 § 5577.11?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 5577.11 apply to my situation?
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