Reckless Operation in Ohio: What is the Law? – Video

RECKLESS OPERATION: What is the law? https://youtu.be/R0IvweB5sdYThis video explains what reckless operation means for your Ohio drivers license and the difference between a reckless operation and an OVI. Reckless operation in Ohio can constitute any number of offenses within the Ohio Revised Code dealing with operation of a vehicle with willful or wanton disregard to persons or property. Commonly, reckless operation is charged under O.R.C. 4511.20 (all codes sections are set forth below). There is a separate O.R.C. section dealing with reckless operation while off-road (O.R.C. 4511.201) and while on a watercraft (O.R.C. 1547.07). O.R.C. 4511.202 is Ohio’s Reasonable Control Statute.The Ohio Supreme...

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Physical Control & Reckless Operation

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Often, a client will be presented with a plea offer involving a reduction to a charge called “physical control.” Physical control is the crime of being in control of a car while you are impaired. It is a zero point violation under Ohio law and does not carry a mandatory license suspension. Physical control is usually contrasted with a Reckless Operation. To determine which reduction is advantageous, we offer this article. Please talk to your attorney prior to accepting a “physical control” or a “reckless operation” as both have definite pros and cons. This video explains what physical control could...

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Reckless Operation

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The statutory definition of reckless operation can be found at Ohio Revised Code Section 4511.20 which states: 4511.20 Operation in willful or wanton disregard of the safety of persons or property.(A) No person shall operate a vehicle, trackless trolley, or streetcar on any street or highway in willful or wanton disregard of the safety of persons or property. (B) Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to...

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Reckless Operation in Ohio: What is the Law? – Video

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