4501:2-1-16. Motor vehicle equipment standards for windshield wipers

Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a device for cleaning rain, snow, or other moisture from the windshield, which device shall be maintained in good working order and so constructed as to be controlled or operated by the operator of the vehicle.

Every motor vehicle manufactured after January 1, 1968 that has a windshield as required by section 4513.24 of the Revised Code shall be equipped with a windshield washer maintained in operable condition at all times that is capable of cleaning the windshield in such a fashion as to leave the driver a clear view.

Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 03/30/2016 and 03/30/2021
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4513.02
Rule Amplifies: 4513.02
Prior Effective Dates: 01/15/68, 06/18/06

Prior History: (R.C. 119.032 review dates: 04/06/2011 and 03/30/2016
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: R.C. 4513.02
Rule Amplifies: R.C. 4513.02
Prior Effective Dates: 1/15/68, 6/18/06 )