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1. What colors and types (under body, in-car, etc.) of neon lights are legal?

Lights must not rotate, oscillate, or flash, but state law does not prohibit the use of colored neon lights under your car as long as they do not interfere or blind other drivers.

Ohio Revised Code, section 4513.17 prohibits flashing lights on motor vehicles with the exception of emergency vehicles, turn signals, and hazard flashers.

As long as the neon lights are less than 300 candle power they are not in violation of any State law or City Ordinance. If the lights are more than 300 candle power they must be directed to strike the pavement the vehicle sets upon at the distance of no more than 75 feet.

2. When do I need to wear a helmet and eye protection while operating a motorcycle?

No person shall operate or be a passenger on a snowmobile or motorcycle without using safety glasses or other protective eye device. No person under the age of 18 years, or who holds a motorcycle operator’s endorsement or license bearing “novice” designation shall operate a motorcycle on a highway, or be a passenger on a motorcycle, unless wearing a protective helmet on the person’s head and no other person shall be a passenger on a motorcycle operated by such person unless similarly wearing a protective helmet.