Headlights on motor vehicles and motorcycles.
Columbus City Codes § 2137.03
in effect2137.03 - Headlights on motor vehicles and motorcycles.
(a) Every motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, shall be equipped with at least two (2) headlights with at least one (1) near each side of the front of the motor vehicle.
Every motorcycle shall be equipped with at least one (1) and not more than two (2) headlights.
(b) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one (1) year, the offender previously has been convicted of a violation of this section, Section 4513.04 of the Ohio Revised Code, or a substantially similar municipal ordinance, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one (1) year, the offender previously has been convicted of two (2) or more violations of this section, Section 4513.04 of the Ohio Revised Code, or a substantially similar municipal ordinance, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(ORC 4513.04; Ord. 1579-72: Ord. 2120-03 § 1 (part).)
Source: City of Columbus, City Codes and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/oh/columbus/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT21TRCO_CH2137SAEQ_2137.03HEMOVEMOFetched: 10/27/2026