Thursday, July 2, 2015

Ohio Teen Driver Changes

Effective July 1, 2015 there have been some changes to the laws for drivers under the age of 18 in the state of Ohio that all teens and parents of teens should be aware of.  The changes are as follows:

-No driving between midnight and 6 a.m., unless a parent or guardian accompanies the youthful driver. Those with valid documentation from work, school or church allowing for travel for activities between these hours are exempt.
-No driving with more than one non-family member in the car
-All passengers must wear safety belts at all times
-Prohibits the use of mobile communication while driving

For more details about this change check out this article from the Ohio Insurance Institute