The bill amends section 4511.21 of the Revised Code to introduce a new fine of two hundred dollars for drivers who exceed the speed limit by thirty miles per hour or more, aiming to enhance road safety and discourage reckless driving. It retains existing provisions regarding speed limits in various zones, including school zones, while clarifying definitions related to these areas. The bill emphasizes the importance of reasonable speed limits and allows local and state officials to establish and modify speed limits based on engineering studies, particularly in sensitive areas.

Additionally, the bill addresses speed limits on unimproved highways, defining "unimproved highway" and granting township boards the authority to set a prima-facie speed limit between twenty-five and fifty-five miles per hour based on engineering studies. It mandates that if a highway is no longer classified as unimproved, the altered speed limit must be rescinded. The bill also outlines the process for joint jurisdiction between townships over unimproved highways and includes provisions for doubled fines in construction zones unless the offender can prove indigence. Overall, the bill represents a significant overhaul of existing traffic regulations, aiming to improve traffic safety and accountability for speeding violations.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4511.21