Ohio Traffic Violation Limitations

Summary

In Ohio, the statute of limitations for misdemeanors, such as driving under suspension, is generally two years. If the ticket is from 23 years ago and the officer is deceased, its unlikely enforcement is required. Extensions can occur if the defendant is out of state, hiding, or using a false identity. If none of these apply, the statute likely expired, and enforcement is improbable. Consulting an attorney can confirm no unique circumstances affect your case.

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The officer writing the ticket is deceased
It sounds like you're dealing with an old traffic ticket issue. In Ohio, the statute of limitations for misdemeanors, including driving under suspension, is generally two years. If the officer is deceased and the ticket is from 23 years ago, it's unlikely you'll have to pay. Do you have any specific concerns or questions about this situation?
Any way the statute of limitations can be extended
In Ohio, the statute of limitations can sometimes be extended or "tolled" under certain circumstances, such as:
- The defendant is out of state.
- The defendant is hiding or has used a false identity.
- Other legal exceptions that might apply.
Do you have any other specific concerns or details about your situation that might relate to these exceptions?
if none of those apply, what does the defendant do
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If none of those exceptions apply, and the statute of limitations has expired, the defendant typically would not have to worry about enforcement of the old ticket. However, it might be wise to consult with an attorney to confirm no unique circumstances apply to your case. Do you have any other questions?