Ohio · Ohio Revised Code — Title 45, Motor Vehicles

Ohio Rev. Code (Motor Vehicles) § 4511.28: Overtaking and passing upon the right of another vehicle

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A driver may pass another vehicle on the right only when the other vehicle is turning left or on multi-lane roads with adequate space. Violation is a minor misdemeanor, upgraded to fourth or third degree misdemeanor based on prior traffic convictions within one year.

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