State v. Lawless, Unpublished Decision (6-25-1999)
State v. Lawless, Unpublished Decision (6-25-1999)
State v. Lawless, Unpublished Decision (6-25-1999)
Opinion of the Court
(Cacioppo, J., Retired, Ninth Appellate District, sitting by assignment.)
CRIMINAL LAW/SEARCH AND SEIZURE:
In Ohio, a police officer who actually witnesses a motor vehicle cross a set of double yellow lines is authorized to perform an investigative stop, because the crossing of double yellow lines constitutes a violation of R.C.
Also, when a traffic violation is committed in the presence of a police officer, that officer has probable cause to stop the vehicle for the purpose of issuing a citation.
Case-law data current through December 31, 2025. Source: CourtListener bulk data.