Legal Question in Traffic Law in Ohio

Suspended License

My daugther hydroplaned on the freeway. In order not to hit a wall, she turned the wheel to the right and hit a pickup truck. The pickup driver had a suspended license. Both my daugther the the other driver got a ticket. Is she at fault?


Asked on 10/08/03, 11:23 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Timothy Hess T. Hess & Associates, LLC

Re: Suspended License

Yes. Even though she hydroplaned, she is liable for a failure to control her vehicle or a similar charge. If she pleas to it, make sure it's a no contest plea. A no contest plea can not be held against her in a separate proceeding for damages to the truck. A guilty plea can. The fact that the other driver had a suspended license will ahve no bearing in her case, other than leniency from the judge.

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Answered on 10/08/03, 4:28 pm
Joseph Jacobs Jacobs & Lowder

Re: Suspended License

His unsuspended license does not affect at all his or his liability.

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Joe Jacobs 216-952-1990 / 216-227-0900

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Answered on 10/10/03, 10:50 am


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