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Columbus motorists rated as some of the most-ticketed drivers

On behalf of Law Office of C.F. Cowan, P.L.L.C. | Jan 8, 2020 | Firm News

Two of the busiest and most traffic-congested metro areas in Ohio made it to the Top 10 list of cities with the nation’s worst drivers. According to a study reported by WBNS-10TV, Columbus was the city earning the fourth-place spot for 2019, with Cleveland close...

One tire over the line can result in a citation or arrest

On behalf of Law Office of C.F. Cowan, P.L.L.C. | Oct 15, 2019 | Firm News

Traffic laws in Ohio can be strict. Motorists should be careful to remain aware of even the smallest details.   As reported in TheNewspaper.com, a recent ruling by the Buckeye state’s Court of Appeals lawfully categorizes a “bobble” as an offense that can result in a...

The immediate hazard defense to a ticket for failure to yield when turning left

On behalf of Law Office of C.F. Cowan, P.L.L.C. | Sep 11, 2019 | Firm News

Have you received a ticket for failure to yield when turning left? Here is an overlooked defense that the prosecution may not anticipate. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 4511.42, “[t]he operator of a vehicle … intending to turn to the left within an intersection or into...

Drivers beware of Ohio’s law on right of way and turn signals

On behalf of Law Office of C.F. Cowan, P.L.L.C. | Sep 11, 2019 | Firm News

Have you ever tried to turn from a street controlled by a stop sign onto a busy street that is not controlled by a stop sign or a traffic light? What if this busy street had only two travel lanes with one northbound travel lane and one southbound lane. Ordinarily,...

Defeating police and prosecutorial assumptions involving a ticket for running a red light.

On behalf of Law Office of C.F. Cowan, P.L.L.C. | Sep 11, 2019 | Firm News

The most important issue in a red-light crash case is whether you were already in the intersection before the traffic light turned red. If you entered an intersection on a green light or a yellow light, and then the light turned red, then you are entitled to clear the...

Lawyer up! When lawyers hire other lawyers in traffic cases, shouldn’t you?

On behalf of Law Office of C.F. Cowan, P.L.L.C. | Sep 10, 2019 | Firm News

I was talking to a friend of mine who is a prominent attorney in town. He mentioned hiring an attorney to represent him on a traffic ticket for a moving violation that he received in Florida. I am aware of another instance where a judge hired a traffic attorney for a...

Following Too Close

On behalf of Law Office of C.F. Cowan, P.L.L.C. | Apr 4, 2017 | Firm News

Following to close is prohibited by Ohio Revised Code Section 4511.34. Under this code section, the driver of a motor vehicle is prohibited from following another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicle, the...

Driving, texting and use of electronic communication devices

On behalf of Law Office of C.F. Cowan, P.L.L.C. | Mar 7, 2017 | Firm News

Ohio law provides for two related types of offenses involving driving, texting and use of electronic communication devices. The first offense is driving while texting. This offense applies to both adults and juveniles. The second offense is the use of electronic...

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  • Columbus motorists rated as some of the most-ticketed drivers
  • One tire over the line can result in a citation or arrest
  • The immediate hazard defense to a ticket for failure to yield when turning left
  • Drivers beware of Ohio’s law on right of way and turn signals
  • Defeating police and prosecutorial assumptions involving a ticket for running a red light.

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