Ohio · Ohio Revised Code — Title 45, Motor Vehicles
Ohio Rev. Code (Motor Vehicles) § 4511.84: Earphones or earplugs on operator prohibited
What this law says, in plain English
Operating a motor vehicle while wearing earphones over or earplugs in both ears is prohibited, with exceptions for hearing aids, on-duty law enforcement and fire/EMS personnel, highway maintenance workers, refuse collection operators, and motorcycle riders wearing hearing protection.
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