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This bill, named Aspen Runnels' Law, is comprehensive legislation focused on enhancing safety in school zones by modifying various traffic-related statutes. The bill introduces the concept of an "active school zone" and implements stricter penalties for traffic violations occurring within these zones. Specifically, the bill requires doubled fines for traffic violations committed in an active school zone, which is defined as a school zone during school recess and while children are going to or leaving school during opening or closing hours, when specific speed limit signs are erected. The legislation amends multiple sections of the Ohio Revised Code to include provisions for active school zones, such as modifying definitions, adding enhanced penalties, and requiring specific signage. Key changes include creating a new definition for "active school zone" in multiple sections of traffic law, mandating additional signage to mark these zones, and imposing increased fines and potential license suspensions for traffic violations committed in these areas. The bill also requires drivers who have their licenses suspended for violations in school zones to complete a remedial driving instruction course that includes specific instruction on school zone safety. The overall intent is to increase driver awareness and caution in areas where children are present and most vulnerable to traffic-related risks.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb203