Ohio Code § 5589.08

§ 5589.08.

No person shall drive over the improved highways of the state, or any political subdivision

thereof, a traction engine or tractor with tires or wheels equipped with ice picks,

spuds, spikes, chains, or other projections of any kind extending beyond the cleats,

or no person shall tow or in any way pull another vehicle over the improved highways

of the state, or any political subdivision thereof, which towed or pulled vehicle

has tires or wheels equipped with ice picks, spuds, spikes, chains or other projections

of any kind. “ Traction engine ” or “ tractor ,” as used in this section, applies to all self-propelling engines equipped with metal-tired

wheels operated or propelled by any form of engine, motor, or mechanical power. No municipal corporation, county, or township shall adopt, enforce, or maintain any

ordinance, rule, or regulation contrary to or inconsistent with this section, or require

of any person any license tax upon or registration fee for any traction engine, tractor,

or trailer, or any permit or license to operate.  Operators of traction engines or tractors shall have the same rights upon the public

streets and highways as the drivers of any other vehicles, unless some other safe

and convenient way is provided, and no public road open to traffic shall be closed

to traction engines or tractors.