Things to Know About Ohio's Driving Laws

Graduated Driver License Law - The Ohio Graduated Driver License law (GDL) mandates that a young driver receive a minimum of 24 clock hours of classroom instruction and 8 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction in driver training. In addition to this requirement, they must receive at least 50 hours of in-car practice (10 of these at night) with a parent or legal guardian.

Substitute House Bill 343 - This addition to the Graduated Driver License Law went into effect on April 6, 2007.  Click here to find out more about the changes that affect Ohio's young drivers.

Ohio Revised Code (Chapter §4508) - Legal definitions and clarification of administration and enforcement of rules, driver training for disabled persons, requirements for instructor and school licenses, license fees, motorcycle safety and education programs, exemptions and penalties.

Ohio Administrative Code (Chapter §4501-7) - Legal definitions and clarification of instructor character and fitness requirements, place of business, application for and renewal of school licenses, application for and renewal of licenses for instructors and managers, qualifications for those instructing persons with a disability, insurance and bonding for training, required instructor training, training agreements, records, requirements for vehicles used in training, advertising and soliciting business, and guarantees.