Is weaving through traffic on the road legal in Ohio? What state law says
If you’re in a hurry on the road and the interstate is just too slow, you might be tempted to pass through traffic by driving in between lanes.
However, the act of zig-zagging between lanes is called “weaving,” and you could actually get into trouble for doing it. Like, legal trouble.
But before we get ahead of ourselves, let’s see if weaving in traffic is legal.
Is weaving in traffic legal in Ohio?
In short, no.
According to Ohio law, “No person shall operate a motor vehicle or motorcycle upon any street or highway in a weaving or zigzag course.”
The only exception to this law is if “such irregular course is necessary for safe operation;” for example, if you are trying to avoid a collision.
If you are caught violating this law, you will be guilty of a minor misdemeanor.
So, why is weaving dangerous?
“Weaving is among the most dangerous driving tactics that exists, because it relies on the driver to maintain their speed and merge safely while monitoring traffic in front of and behind them,” said a representative with the Flesch Law Firm.
A rear-end collision or a sideswipe collision are the most common types of collisions that come from weaving.
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