The bill amends various sections of the Ohio Revised Code to strengthen regulations surrounding traffic offenses, particularly in construction zones. It mandates that online driver education courses include information on the dangers of driving in these zones, alongside topics like distracted driving and driving under the influence. The bill introduces harsher penalties for traffic violations committed in construction zones, categorizing them as more severe offenses, such as misdemeanors of the first degree. Additionally, it requires the Department of Public Safety to establish rules for online driver education courses and allows for increased fines for violations occurring while distracted or in construction zones.

Moreover, the bill outlines specific penalties for traffic violations, emphasizing that offenders in construction zones will face additional consequences as detailed in section 4511.993 of the Revised Code. It also expands the definition of "distracted" driving and allows law enforcement to utilize video evidence for violations in construction areas. The legislation aims to enhance road safety by imposing stricter penalties for violations in high-risk environments, ensuring that both drivers and construction workers are better protected.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4508.02, 4511.03, 4511.12, 4511.132, 4511.17, 4511.20, 4511.202, 4511.204, 4511.205, 4511.21, 4511.211, 4511.213, 4511.22, 4511.23, 4511.25, 4511.251, 4511.26, 4511.27, 4511.28, 4511.29, 4511.30, 4511.31, 4511.32, 4511.33, 4511.34, 4511.35, 4511.36, 4511.37, 4511.38, 4511.39, 4511.41, 4511.42, 4511.43, 4511.431, 4511.44, 4511.441, 4511.451, 4511.46, 4511.47, 4511.54, 4511.57, 4511.58, 4511.59, 4511.60, 4511.61, 4511.64, 4511.71, 4511.711, 4511.712, 4511.72, 4511.73, 4511.991, 5517.07