An automobile is a vehicle that moves on four wheels and is one of our primary methods of transportation. Automobiles are also known as cars or vehicles. Trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUV), and minivans are different types of automobiles, and are sometimes referred to as cars, vehicles, or motor vehicles.
Automobiles are usually powered by an internal combustion engine using gasoline or diesel fuel, or by one or more electric motors, using energy stored in one or more rechargeable batteries.
In Ohio, automobiles, which include cars, trucks, SUVs, and minivans, are primarily regulated by the Ohio Revised Code (ORC). These vehicles can be powered by internal combustion engines using gasoline or diesel, or by electric motors with rechargeable batteries. Ohio law requires that all motor vehicles be registered with the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) and display valid license plates. Drivers must have a valid Ohio driver's license and are required to maintain minimum liability insurance coverage. The state also has regulations concerning vehicle safety standards, emissions testing (in certain areas), and annual inspections for commercial vehicles. Additionally, Ohio has specific laws governing the operation of vehicles on public roads, including speed limits, rules of the road, and regulations regarding driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.