Whenever any natural resources officer finds any vehicle stopped, parked or standing in an area prohibited by rule 1501:46-13-03 of the Administrative Code or unattended upon or within the right of way of any road or where such vehicle clearly obstructs pedestrian or vehicular traffic, such officer may arrange for the removal of such vehicle to the nearest parking lot or to a place for holding such vehicles. Costs and risks of such removal shall be borne by the operator of such vehicle.
Any vehicle which may be hazardous to property or people may be removed at the operator's risk and expense.
If the operator of an unattended vehicle situated in a manner described in this rule cannot be determined, the owner of such vehicle may be liable for the costs and risks of removal.
Ohio Admin. Code 1501:46-13-04
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 7/16/2026
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 1546.04
Rule Amplifies: 1546.02, 1546.04
Prior Effective Dates: 06/14/1975, 07/01/1980, 07/16/2021