The bill amends section 4511.21 of the Revised Code to introduce an additional fine for drivers who exceed the speed limit by more than thirty miles per hour, aiming to enhance road safety by imposing stricter penalties for reckless driving. This new provision supplements the existing framework of speed limits and regulations, which remain unchanged, including those specific to school zones and highways. The bill emphasizes the importance of reasonable and safe speed limits based on traffic conditions and engineering studies, while also maintaining current definitions and regulations.

Additionally, the bill modifies the process for establishing and withdrawing prima-facie speed limits on unimproved highways and in commercial and residential subdivisions, allowing township boards to declare reasonable speed limits based on engineering studies. It introduces new definitions for "commercial subdivision" and "residential subdivision" to clarify the contexts for speed limits. The bill also specifies that violations in construction zones will incur doubled fines unless the offender can prove indigence. Notably, it repeals the existing section 4511.21, indicating a significant overhaul of previous regulations to enhance road safety and provide clearer enforcement guidelines.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4511.21