Ohio Code § 5503.34

Ohio Code § 5503.34. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 5503.34.

There is hereby created in the department of public safety, division of state highway

patrol, a motor carrier enforcement unit, to be administered by the superintendent

of the state highway patrol.  This unit shall be responsible for enforcement of commercial motor vehicle transportation

safety and hazardous materials requirements. The superintendent, with the approval of the director of public safety, may appoint

and maintain necessary staff to carry out the duties assigned under this section. Employees of the motor carrier enforcement unit shall cooperate with the public utilities

commission to enforce compliance with orders and rules of the commission, applicable

laws under Chapters 4905., 4921., and 4923. of the Revised Code, and any other applicable

laws or rules. Uniformed employees of the motor carrier enforcement unit may stop commercial motor

vehicles for the exclusive purpose of inspecting such vehicles to enforce compliance

with orders and rules of the public utilities commission as required by division (F) of section 5502.01 of the Revised Code .

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 5503.34
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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