Ohio § 4515.02 Liability to guests in motor vehicles

Ohio Statutes

§ 4515.02 — Liability to guests in motor vehicles

Ohio § 4515.02

Title 45Motor Vehicles-Aeronautics-Watercraft

Ch. 4515Venue; Guest Statute

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Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4515.02 (2026).

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The owner, operator, or person responsible for the operation of a motor vehicle shall not be liable for loss or damage arising from injuries to or death of a guest, resulting from the operation of said motor vehicle, while such guest is being transported without payment therefor in or upon said motor vehicle, unless such injuries or death are caused by the willful or wanton misconduct of such operator, owner, or person responsible for the operation of said motor vehicle.

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The owner, operator, or person responsible for the operation of a motor vehicle shall not be liable for loss or damage arising from injuries to or death of a guest, resulting from the operation of said motor vehicle, while such guest is being transported without payment therefor in or upon said motor vehicle, unless such injuries or death are caused by the willful or wanton misconduct of such operator, owner, or person responsible for the operation of said motor vehicle.