Ohio Code § 4503.30
Ohio Code § 4503.30. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 4503.30.
(A) Any license plates issued by the registrar of motor vehicles and bearing the distinctive
number assigned to a manufacturer, dealer, or distributor pursuant to section 4503.27 of the Revised Code may be displayed on any motor vehicle, other than commercial cars, or on any motorized
bicycle owned by the manufacturer, dealer, or distributor, or lawfully in the possession
or control of the manufacturer, or the agent or employee of the manufacturer, the
dealer, or the agent or employee of the dealer, the distributor, or the agent or employee
of the distributor. Such license plates shall be displayed on no other motor vehicle or motorized bicycle. (B)(1) A license plate issued to a dealer under section 4503.27 of the Revised Code may be displayed on a motor vehicle, other than a commercial car, owned by a dealer
when the vehicle is in transit from a dealer to a purchaser, when the vehicle is being
demonstrated for sale or lease, or when the vehicle otherwise is being utilized by
the dealer. (2) A vehicle bearing a license plate issued to a dealer under section 4503.27 of the Revised Code may be operated by the dealer, an agent or employee of the dealer, a prospective
purchaser, or a third party operating the vehicle with the permission of the dealer. (C) A license plate issued to a manufacturer, dealer, or distributor pursuant to section 4503.27 of the Revised Code may be displayed on commercial cars only when the cars are in transit from a manufacturer
to a dealer, from a distributor to a dealer or distributor, or from a dealer to a
purchaser, or when the cars are being demonstrated for sale or lease. Such a license plate shall not be displayed when the cars are being used for delivery,
hauling, transporting, or other commercial purpose. (D) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 4503.30
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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