DMVZoneBlogOhio law says to stop, stay, and give your name, address and plate number to the other driver and police. If you hit an empty car, leave a written note. Leaving the scene is a misdemeanor and a license suspension.
In Ohio, stop immediately and stay at the scene. Give your name, address and vehicle registration number, and the owner's details if you do not own the car, to the other driver, anyone injured and the police. If an injured person cannot take the information, call police and wait for them. If you hit an unattended car, attach a written note where it can be seen.
Ohio's hit-skip law is strict. Leaving without sharing information is a first-degree misdemeanor, and it becomes a felony if someone was seriously hurt or killed. The court must also suspend the driver's license.
| Coverage | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Injury or death, one person | $25,000 |
| Injury or death, two or more people | $50,000 |
| Property damage | $25,000 |
If you hit a parked car in a lot and cannot find the owner, write your name, address and plate number on paper and attach it where the owner will see it. Then tell police.
What information must you give after an Ohio crash?
Answer: B. Ohio law requires name, address and registration number.
You hit an empty parked car. What does Ohio law require?
Answer: B. Attach your information in writing where it can be seen.
What is Ohio's minimum property damage coverage?
Answer: C. Ohio requires $25,000 for property damage.
Ask the police agency that responded. Ohio crash reports (form OH-1) are kept by the agency that wrote them.
Report it to your insurer. The BMV can suspend an uninsured driver's license after a crash.
Yes. Ohio requires proof of insurance at traffic stops and crash scenes.
Checked against these pages on November 12, 2026. Laws change, so open the source before you rely on a number.
Rules and fees change. Always confirm the details with the official Ohio DMV or motor vehicle agency before you act. DMVZone practice questions are written to teach the rules and are not copies of the real test.
Most Ohio moving violations are 2 points, speeding 30 mph or more over is 4, and OVI or fleeing police is 6. At 6 points the BMV sends a warning; at 12 in two years you lose your license for six months.
Since October 7, 2026, House Bill 492 requires drivers and passengers in Ohio to give their name, address and date of birth when an officer suspects a traffic violation. Refusing is a misdemeanor with up to 30 days in jail.
Finish an approved remedial driving course while you have 2 to 11 points and Ohio gives you a 2-point credit. You can use it once every three years and five times in your life. It is also required to reinstate after a 12-point suspension.