Ohio § 5589.081
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5589.081, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5589.081.
(A) For purposes of this section, “ studded tire ” means any tire designed for use on a vehicle and equipped with metal studs or studs
of wear-resisting material that project beyond the tread of the traction surface of
the tire; and “motor vehicle,” “street or highway,” “public safety vehicle,” and
“school bus” have the same meanings as given those terms in section 4511.01 of the Revised Code . (B)(1) Except as provided in division (B)(2) of this section, no person shall operate any
motor vehicle, other than a public safety vehicle or school bus, that is equipped
with studded tires on any street or highway in this state, except during the period
extending from the first day of November of each year through the fifteenth day of
April of the succeeding year. (2) A person may operate a motor vehicle that is equipped with retractable studded tires
with the studs retracted at any time of the year, but shall operate the motor vehicle
with the studs extended only as provided in division (B)(1) of this section. (C) This section does not apply to the use of tire chains when there is snow or ice on
the streets or highways where such chains are being used, or the immediate vicinity
thereof.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5589.081
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5589.081 cover?
Section 5589.081 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.
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