Ohio House Committee votes 90-2 to pass Sub HB 343

The Ohio House voted unanimously, 90-2, on Wednesday, May 24 to send Substitute House Bill 343 to the Ohio Senate for consideration. Sub HB 343 limits the number of passengers to no more than one who is not a family member for 16-17 year olds. It also extends their night-time driving limits to midnight to 6 a.m. from 1 to 5 a.m.

Rep. Tom Raga, sponsor of the bill, may be heard on the House Floor yesterday, and Rep. Ron Hood’s comments in opposition, can be seen on taped video stream.

After reaching the link above, click on Wed. May 24, and view House Bill “243” (343).

HB 343 seeks to reduce the staggering number of deaths on Ohio’s roads involving new drivers. Teen crashes are more likely to occur when there are passengers in the car and at night.