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Ohio Drivers, No Cellphones While Driving: Up to 4 Points & $500 Fine

January 20, 2026

Over 220 million people in the U.S. subscribe to wireless services, and it’s estimated that 80% of those use their cellphones while driving, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.…

Titling A Trailer In Ohio In Your Name: Travel, Utility, Boat, & More

January 20, 2026

Trailers are drawn by other vehicles; you can have a utility trailer, travel trailer, boat trailer, and more types. Trailers can’t move on their own! They can carry people, haul…

Vehicle Title Transfer And Registration After Divorce in Ohio

January 20, 2026

Divorce is not easy. Besides the emotional toll it takes on you, there are plenty of logistics to work through. The to-do list is a long and very personal one;…

4 Times You Must Transfer Car Title and Register Vehicle In Ohio

January 20, 2026

Car ownership is more than driving and filling up gas. Aside from regular maintenance and keeping up with auto insurance, owning a car requires being up to date on all…

“POO BUTT” And 758 Other ’22 Rejected Ohio Personalized License Plates

January 16, 2026

Pardon the French, excuse the profanity, but the show-and-tell must go on! The Ohio BMV, where countless drivers go for their licenses, car registration, and the like puts out a…

How To Gift A Used Car in Ohio: 5 Key Points

January 16, 2026

The holiday season, birthdays, and special occasions aren’t the only times that people gift cars to friends and family. Gifting a vehicle can be a result of feeling generous or…

4 Ways To Change Car Ownership In Ohio After Someone’s Passing

January 16, 2026

Someone’s passing, whether family or friend, old age or all of sudden, is always difficult. But, alas, it’s a reality of life. For those left behind, there’s plenty to do…

Convert Out-of-State Car Title & License Plate To Ohio, Leased & Owned

January 16, 2026

The U.S. Census Bureau’s pre-pandemic data shows nearly 18,000 Kentuckians moved to Ohio in 2019. That same year, 16,590 Florida residents and 16,792 people from Pennsylvania moved to the Buckeye…

Complete Guide For First-Time Ohio Car Registration & License Plate

January 16, 2026

Turns out not all Buckeye State residents choose to make use of their driver’s license. Did you know Ohio has a tad over 8.6 million licensed drivers, but only about…

Ohio BMV Traffic Points System: Values, Credits, And Reinstatement

January 16, 2026

Just like most states including Florida and California, Ohio has a traffic violation points system that affects your driving privileges. For example, the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (or the…

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