§ 74.62. Vehicles with spikes, lugs, and chains.

A.

For the purpose of this section the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

"Studded tire." Any tire designed for use on a vehicle, and equipped with metal studs or studs of wear-resisting material that project beyond the tread of the traction surface of the tire.

"Traction engine" or "tractor." All self-propelling engines equipped with metal-tired wheels operated or propelled by any form of engine, motor, or mechanical power.

B.

No person shall drive over the improved streets of this municipality a traction engine or tractor with tires or wheels equipped with ice picks, spuds, spikes, chains, or other projections of any kind extending beyond the cleats.

C.

No person shall tow or in any way pull another vehicle over the improved streets of this municipality, which towed or pulled vehicle has tires or wheels equipped with ice picks, spuds, spikes, chains, or other projections of any kind.

D.

No person shall operate any motor vehicle, other than a public safety vehicle or school bus, that is equipped with studded tires on any street or highway, except during the period extending from November 1 of each year through April 15 of the succeeding year.

E.

This section does not apply to the use of tire chains when there is snow or ice on the streets or highways where such chains are being used, or in the immediate vicinity thereof.

F.

Whoever violates any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. Penalty, see § 70.99. (R.C. §§ 5589.99(B), 5589.081)