Bill > HB238

This bill amends Ohio's parking regulations by introducing several key provisions. It expands the definition of a "parking zone" to include areas where vehicles can park for a specified time after paying a fee at a centralized kiosk. The bill requires the director of public safety to adopt standards that allow multiple payment methods for parking, including cash, coins, credit cards, and quick response (QR) codes, while ensuring that cash, coin, and credit card payments remain always available. The legislation also introduces a new provision that protects parking users by mandating that parking violation bureaus rescind a parking ticket if it is issued within three minutes of a vehicle parking and the individual pays for parking within that three-minute window. Additionally, the bill modifies hearing procedures for parking infractions, extending the appeal period from fifteen days to three years and the period for filing a judgment from three to four years. The bill aims to provide more flexible and user-friendly parking payment options while offering additional protections for individuals receiving parking tickets, ultimately making parking regulations more convenient and fair for citizens.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb238