Strange laws can be found everywhere, and the great state of Ohio is not immune. Specifically, there are some awfully weird road and car-related laws around here. Could it be possible to be fined for not having enough gasoline? Are there really multiple honking laws? Keep reading to find out!
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What strange driving laws are there in Ohio?
Running out of gas in Youngstown
If you’re taking a trip to Eastern Ohio, you better make sure your fuel tank is filled up. While we are certain that nobody in their right mind would intentionally run out of gas, sometimes it just happens. And if it just happens in Youngtown, you could be fined. Running out of gas on the road within Youngstown city limits is a misdemeanor. Sure, it is a safety concern, but man, it seems like adding insult to injury. Remember to fill up next time you drive to Youngstown!
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Honking when passing
The Ohio Driver’s Education Manual states that you must honk your horn any time you are passing another vehicle. This kind of makes sense as it lets the other driver know you are about to pass, but it is odd, nonetheless. We aren’t sure if there are actual penalties for failing to honk while passing, but if there are, we’re all in trouble.
Excessive honking in Fairview Park
Fairview Park, OH is home to another honking law, and we can get behind this one. It is illegal to honk your horn “excessively.” What does “excessively” mean? Well, that’s at the law enforcement’s discretion, but for the most part, it means just don’t honk your horn a bunch of times and disturb the peace.
There you have it. These are just a few odd car-related laws in Ohio. Share any others you know about in the comments below!
