Ohio § 5577.15
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5577.15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5577.15.
(A) The size and weight provisions of this chapter do not apply to any of the following: (1) A person who is engaged in the initial towing or removal of a wrecked or disabled
motor vehicle from the site of an emergency on a public highway where the vehicle
became wrecked or disabled to the nearest site where the vehicle can be brought into
conformance with the requirements of this chapter, to the nearest storage facility,
or to the nearest qualified repair facility; (2) A person who is en route to the site of an emergency on a public highway to remove
a wrecked or disabled motor vehicle; (3) A person who is returning from delivering a wrecked or disabled motor vehicle to
a site, storage facility, or repair facility as specified in division (A)(1) of this
section. (B) Any subsequent towing of a wrecked or disabled vehicle shall comply with the size
and weight provisions of this chapter. (C) No court shall impose any penalty prescribed in section 5577.99 of the Revised Code or the civil liability established in section 5577.12 of the Revised Code upon a person who is operating a vehicle in the manner described in division (A)
of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5577.15
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5577.15 cover?
Section 5577.15 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 § 5577.15?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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