Bill > HB111

This bill amends Ohio's existing traffic speed law to impose an additional fine on drivers who exceed the speed limit by 30 miles per hour or more. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision that requires courts to impose a fine that is 200 dollars more than the usual amount for violations involving speeds significantly above the posted limit. Like other speed-related penalties in the law, this additional fine includes a provision that exempts indigent offenders who can prove they are unable to pay. The bill maintains existing provisions about speed limits in various contexts like school zones, municipal areas, and highways, while adding this new financial penalty as a deterrent for extreme speeding. The goal appears to be discouraging dangerous high-speed driving by creating a more substantial financial consequence for drivers who substantially exceed speed limits, which could potentially improve road safety by encouraging more cautious driving behavior.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb111