Assured Clear Distance Ahead (ACDA)

Ohio law prohibits a driver from operating a motor vehicle at a greater speed than will permit a person to bring the vehicle to a stop within the assured clear distance ahead (ACDA). Common reasons for receiving an ACDA citation include speeding through a construction zone, driving over 20 miles per hour in a school zone, and other speeding violations on the freeway.

If you have received an ACDA citation, contact our Columbus traffic ticket lawyer at Funkhouser Law today.

ACDA is a two-point violation. Although it is dependent on the facts surrounding the citation, ACDA is usually classified as a minor misdemeanor, carrying a maximum penalty of a one hundred and fifty dollar fine. This classification may be enhanced to a fourth degree misdemeanor or even a third degree misdemeanor if the driver has been convicted of other similar traffic offenses during the previous year. The penalties are enhanced accordingly: a fine of up to two hundred and fifty dollars and/or up to thirty days in jail for a fourth degree misdemeanor and a fine of up to five hundred dollars and/or up to sixty days in jail for a third degree misdemeanor.

A citation for ACDA can have serious consequences, especially if a driver has been convicted of previous offenses or was cited for multiple violations. It is important to contact an experienced attorney to fight for your rights and to minimize the potential consequences you may be facing.

Have you or someone you know received an ACDA citation? If so, contact our Columbus traffic ticket lawyer at Funkhouser Law today!

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