Ohio House Bill 492, which requires drivers to provide their name, address, and date of birth during moving-violation stops, has passed the Ohio Senate and is awaiting the signature of Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine.
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The bill aims to provide law enforcement with an additional tool to enhance safety during traffic stops, CBS-affiliate WOIO reported.
If signed into law, refusal to provide the requested information would result in a second-degree misdemeanor.
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The bill aims to enhance safety during traffic stops and provide law enforcement with an additional tool to protect themselves.
The bill’s future now rests with Gov. DeWine.
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