Expert Advice for Ohio

I’m turning 16 in a few weeks, and I was all set to get my license, but my parents said I have to wait until I’m 16 and 6 months because of a bill that passed in Ohio a while ago. Is that true?

My Ohio license expires really soon…tomorrow, to be exact. I won’t be able to make it to the BMV before it expires, so can I just renew it online?

I just noticed that my Ohio driver’s license has been expired for over a month. How can I renew it before I get a ticket?

My Ohio license is about to expire, but I hate going to the BMV. Can I just renew it online?

I’m a huge music fan, so I want to visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. Aside from the Hall of Fame, what are some of the best things to do in Cleveland so I can fill out my trip?

I’m going to Cincinnati for a Reds-Cubs game, but I’ve never visited the city before. It’s a four-game series, so I’ll have plenty of time to explore. What are some of the best things to do in Cincinnati?

I’m from Ohio and want to take my kids to Disney World for a week in the summer. Neither of them loves long drives, and I wonder what the best and quickest way to get there by car is. What’s the best route from Ohio to Florida?

I live in Columbus, Ohio, and I’ve always wanted to visit Yellowstone. The problem is, I need to drive there because I’m terrified of flying. Is there a good driving route between Ohio and Yellowstone?

My license is expiring soon, and I want to make sure I’m budgeting for everything correctly. How much does it cost to renew a driver’s license in Ohio?

I’m choosing which city to move to for college and Cleveland is on my list. Are there any good things to do outdoors there?

What are some fun outdoorsy destinations in Ohio? I’m passing through on a road trip and would love some recommendations!

I have to drive out to D.C. for an event next weekend. What’s the best way to get to Washington from Cincinnati, Ohio?

My partner has been using a fake insurance card in Ohio for almost a year now because he thinks insurance is overpriced. I keep telling him he’s going to get caught one day—if he does, what are the penalties?

My brother’s an attorney and he told me that I can refuse to take a sobriety test in Ohio. Is that true?

I’m a huge baseball fan and I love to travel. I want to fly into Cincinnati, see a Reds game, and then drive to Cleveland for a Guardians game. My only concern is that I won’t be able to rent a car in Ohio because I’m only 24 years old. How old do you need to be to rent a car in Ohio?

I just moved to Ohio from Georgia and went to fill up my car only to see insanely high gas rates. Why are they so expensive here?

I’m applying for a job and need to submit my driving record. How can I access that in Ohio?

I’m 19 years old and got charged with reckless driving a few months ago. I know what I did was stupid, and I really want to try and move on from my mistake. How long does reckless driving stay on your record in Ohio?

I received two speeding tickets a few years ago (but I’ve been good since then!) and I want to check if these moving violations are still on my record. Can I get my Ohio driving record online?

I’m moving to Ohio and my cousin mentioned I’ll be near a Honda plant. I checked, but it’s not in my town. Where is it?

I just moved to Ohio and was surprised to learn I don’t need a front license plate. Is this a recent thing? My uncle lives here and I always remember his car having two license plates.

I got pulled over for following too closely the other day and forgot to put my seatbelt on before the cop got to my car. I got a seatbelt ticket as a result. Is that a moving violation? I’m worried I’m in big trouble.

I got stopped for speeding the other day when I was on my way to a movie with friends. The cop wrote the ticket and then scolded me for my backseat passengers not wearing seatbelts. He said he’d let me off with a warning. Should they have been wearing a seatbelt?

I was in a rush the other day and forgot to buckle up. I rolled through a stop sign and got pulled over. I got a ticket for running the stop sign and a ticket for not wearing a seatbelt! How many points is the seatbelt ticket worth?

I’m moving with my entire family to Ohio, but I want to make sure I follow all the proper laws when I’m driving. In Ohio, who does the state legally require to wear a seatbelt?

I’m moving with my family to Cincinnati next month. While I’m excited about new beginnings, I don’t want to start by getting a seat belt ticket. What is Ohio’s seat belt law?

I was ticketed for operating an unsafe vehicle in Ohio because I didn’t notice that one of my tail lights was broken. While the officer was in the right for giving me a ticket, I’m worried that my car insurance rates will increase. Is operating an unsafe vehicle in Ohio a moving violation?

I rear-ended another car in a shopping plaza parking lot and when a police officer came to the scene, he gave me a moving violation ticket! I’m confused because I wasn’t moving when he cited me. What’s considered a moving violation in Ohio?

I’ve been cramming for my driver’s license test and I just want to make sure that I am understanding the basics correctly. My question is—are you allowed to turn right on red in Ohio?

I had a tiny scrape in a parking lot last week and I’m trying to understand how to handle the situation with car insurance. Is Ohio a no-fault state?