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Abandoned Vehicle: When is a vehicle considered
abandoned?
Child car safety seat checked, Whom do I contact?
Drivers Handbook: Where can I get the Ohio Driver Handbook?
Drivers License Graduated, What is the new graduated license?
Driving Record, How to obtain?
Firearms, How do I transport a firearm in Ohio?
Handicap parking permit: How do I get a Handicapped Parking Permit?
Handicap Out-of-state: Can my grandmother use her handicap hang card
from another state here in Miami Township?
License Plates Expired, How long can I drive with expired license
plates?
License Plates Front, Is a front license plate required on Ohio
vehicles?
Motor Scooter Information ?
Insurance, Am I required to have automobile insurance when I drive?
Odometer tampering, What is the law for?
Parking Ticket Pay: Where do I pay for my parking ticket?
Points on my driving record? Can the police tell me how many
points/accidents there are on my driving record?
Register Vehicle: Where do I register my vehicle?
Road Rage Avoid, What can I do to avoid becoming a victim of Road
Rage?
Road Rage, Is there a law against Road Rage?
Title transfer, How do I transfer a motor vehicle title in Ohio?
Title salvage , How do I obtain a title for a salvaged or
self-assembled vehicle?
Safety belt law, What is Ohio’s?
Window Tint, What percentage can windows be tinted on Ohio vehicles?
Abandoned Vehicle: When is a vehicle considered
abandoned?
Unfortunately, a simple answer to this question does not exist.
There are several conditions and issues effecting the status of
abandoned vehicles. Listed below are some suggested sections of the
Ohio Revise Code regarding abandoned vehicles..
4513.60 4513.62. 4513.63 4513.64 4513.65
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Child Car Seat Checked? I want to have my child's car seat checked
to make sure it fits properly in my car. Whom do I contact?
The Miami Township Police and the Miami Township Fire/EMS department
will check you child car safety seat free of charge. Details HERE
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Drivers Handbook: Where can I get the Ohio Driver Handbook?
Online version HERE
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Drivers License: Where can I get an Ohio driver's license?
Batavia Driver Examination Station
145 Foundry Avenue
Batavia, OH 45103
(513) 732-1619
Open Tuesday through Saturday (Call for hours of operation or to
schedule a driving test)
This location offers one-stop shopping services with the driver
license examination station, deputy registrar license agency, and
Clerk of Courts title office.
Location Map
Additional Driver License FAQ's Here
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Drivers License Graduated, What is the graduated ?
The teen driving law allows a teen driver to obtain temporary
licensing at age 15 1/2. During this temporary permit period, the
teen driver law mandates 50 hours of actual driving experience with
a licensed parent, guardian, or certified driving instructor. 40
hours of day time driving and 10 hours of night time riving.
Additional information is available from the BMV HERE
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Driving Record, How to obtain?
MTPD does not provide this information but you can obtain this from
the state of Ohio for a prior 3-year driving record of violations
and accidents regarding any person. It is necessary to submit the
full name, address, date of birth, social security number, and
driver license number along with other information requested by the
BMV.
Additional details from the BMV HERE
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Firearms, How do I transport a firearm in Ohio?
Updating answer
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Handicap parking permit: How do I get a Handicapped Parking Permit?
You must obtain an "Application for Disability Placards", take it to
your doctor for completion and obtain from you doctor a prescription
for a disability Placard permit. Then visit you local BMV with you
completed application. You may obtain an application at your local
BMV or download one HERE. (PDF format)
Additional information from the BMV HERE
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Handicap Out-of-state: I have visitors from out-of-state with their
out-of-sate handicap parking permit. Can they use that permit in
Miami Township?
Yes, Ohio honors all oft-of-state handicap parking permits.
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License plates expired? How long can I drive with expired license
plates?
There is no grace period for expired Ohio license plates and they
expire at midnight on your birthday.
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License plate-front, Is a front license plate required on
Ohio-registered cars?
Yes. Failure to display a front license plate on an Ohio-registered
vehicle is a registration violation.
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Insurance, Am I required to have automobile insurance when I drive?
Yes, in Ohio it is illegal to drive any motor vehicle without
insurance or other financial responsibility proof (FR Proof). It is
also illegal for any motor vehicle owner to allow anyone else to
drive the owner's vehicle without FR Proof.
Additional details here
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Motor Scooter Info
This answer is being issued as a result of questions concerning
whether or not motorized scooters can be legally operated on public
roadways in Ohio and whether they can be titled and registered under
Ohio law.
There are requirements that must be met before an Ohio certificate
of title can be issued:
They must present a certification from the manufacturer stating that
the vehicle meets the federal guidelines for safety standards. In
the alternative, a law enforcement agency may perform an inspection
to determine whether the scooter meets the required safety
standards. In addition, to be titled, they must meet the
requirements as stated in the definition under 4511.01 ( C ).
Definition: 4511.01 ( C ) states in part, Motorcycle means every
motor vehicle, other than a tractor, having a saddle for the use of
the operator and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in
contact with the ground, including, but not limited to, motor
vehicles known as motor-driven cycle, “motor scooter” or
“motorcycle” without regard to weight or brake horsepower.
The clerk shall use reasonable diligence to determine whether or not
the application and supporting documents are sufficient to qualify
the scooter and establish ownership to the applicant. If satisfied,
the clerk shall issue a certificate of title to the applicant.
Applicants should be informed that even though the scooter meets the
requirements to fall under the definition of a motorcycle, and can
be titled and registered, they must comply with Ohio’s motor vehicle
laws. The driver must be properly licensed to operate the vehicle
(MC endorsement or MC license) and must meet the Ohio financial
responsibility laws. (Proper insurance coverage).
Bottom line, they are vehicles.
They must meet federal safety guidelines --
the operator must be licensed and must obey all traffic laws.
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Odometer tampering, What is the law ?
Resetting, disconnecting or altering a vehicle's odometer to conceal
the true mileage is known as odometer tampering. It is illegal for
anyone to engage in odometer tampering or sell a vehicle knowing the
odometer has been altered without informing the purchaser.
A first offense is a fourth degree felony, which carries a penalty
of 6 to 18 months in jail and up to a $5,000 fine.
A second offense is a third degree felony, which carries a penalty
of one to five years in jail and up to a $10,000 fine.
Additional details HERE
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Parking Ticket Pay: Where do I pay for my parking ticket?
You can pay traffic fines at the Municipal Court building, traffic
division in Batavia.
Additional details HERE
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Points on my driving record? Can the police tell me how many
points/accidents there are on my driving record?
No. The police are not authorized to release that information.
Information from the BMV about how to obtain driving records is
available HERE
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Register Vehicle: Where do I register my vehicle?
The Clermont County Motor Vehicle Department is responsible for
registering and titling all types of motor vehicles in Clermont
County. They have a web site which lists their office locations and
telephone numbers, as well as online forms HERE
TITLE & REGISTRATION
145-A Foundry Avenue
P.O. Box 470
Batavia, OH 45103
(513) 732-6120
8:00-5:00 M-T-TH-F 8:00-6:30 W 8:00-2:00 Saturday
This location offers one-stop shopping services with the deputy
registrar license agency, driver license examination station, and
Clerk of Courts title office.
Location Map
REGISTRATION ONLY
203 West Loveland Avenue
Loveland, OH 45140
(513) 683-3454
8:00-5:00 M-T-TH-F 8:00-6:30 W 8:00-12:00 Saturday
Location Map
TITLE & REGISTRATION
Milford Shopping Plaza
1007 Lila Avenue
Milford, OH 45150
(513) 248-0500
8:00-5:00 M-T-W-F
8:00-6:30 Thursday
8:00-12:00 Saturday
This location offers one-stop shopping services with the deputy registrar license agency and Clerk of Courts title office.
The Clerk of Courts title office is located right next door.
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Road Rage Avoid, What can I do to avoid becoming a victim of Road
Rage?
There are several strategies you can use to minimize the potential
dangers of Road Rage, including:
Be an Adult
Do not react to provocation
Do not block the passing lane
Stay way from erratic drivers
Avoid eye contact with aggressive drivers
Use your horn sparingly
Do not make obscene gestures
Do not switch lanes without signaling
Do not tailgate
When parking, do not take more than one parking space
Be polite and courteous even if other drivers are not
Avoid all conflict, and allow plenty of time for your trip
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Road Rage, Is there a law against Road Rage?
The term Road Rage was created in the popular media to describe
emotion-based reckless, aggressive, and intimidating driving. There
is no specific offense in Ohio Law entitled "Road Rage," but the
actions which are labeled "Road Rage" are specific offenses. Among
these are: menacing; reckless operation, impeding, and assault, to
name a few.
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Title transfer, How do I transfer a motor vehicle title in Ohio?
TITLE ONLY
150 Cemetery Road
Milford, OH 45150
513-831-9474
Fax: 513-831-6028
8:30-5:00 M-T-W-TH-F 8:15-12:30 Saturday
Location Map
Complete information about titling can be found at the BMV web site
HERE
Additional Title FAQ's
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Title salvage , How do I obtain a title for a salvaged or
self-assembled vehicle?
Prior to obtaining a title, the vehicle must be inspected by the
Ohio State Highway Patrol. These inspections are conducted at
selected locations throughout the state. Call 732-1510 to determine
the best inspection site for you.
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Window Tint, What percent can windows be tinted on the vehicle?
On Ohio registered vehicles, window tint must allow 50 percent light
transmittance on the rear and side windows, and 70 percent
transmittance on the windshield. In other words, the tint can not be
darker than 50 percent on the side and back, and 30 percent on the
windshield. Remember, auto glass is slightly tinted from the factory
and will make the tint you apply to your windows darker than
advertised by the tint manufacturer.
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