The Lantern recently published an article about Ohio's new distracted driving law. Beginning April 4, distracted driving was promoted to a primary offense in the State of Ohio. If police see you texting and driving on, or after, April 4 they will have the discretion to pull drivers over for violations.
The Lantern recently wrote about how campus surveillance cameras are a helpful tool in deterring and investigating crime.
As reported by the outlet, with the help of security cameras in Scott House, the University Police division identified and soon after arrested the man who broke into the residence hall.
While texting and driving is very dangerous, it currently is a secondary offense meaning that if you’re texting and driving you can’t only get pulled over for that. Beginning April 4, that all changes with distracted driving getting promoted to a primary offense in the State of Ohio.
Police have the suspect in custody in relation to the incident that led to the issuance of a public safety notice on March 24, 2023. The suspect was charged with burglary.
The Ohio State University Police Division recognized several officers and members of the community with its 2022 Annual Award ceremony on Friday, March 10, 2023.
