# Ohio Law Penalties for Refusing Police Identification

> Ohio law now penalizes drivers refusing to give police their name during traffic stops.
- Title: Ohio Law Penalties for Refusing Police Identification
- Summary: Ohio law now penalizes drivers refusing to give police their name during traffic stops. Ohio's new law fines or jails drivers who don't identify themselves…
- Keywords: ohio, police, traffic stops, stop and identify law, misdemeanor, law enforcement, news, politics, world, Law, Penalties, Refusing
- Source: Straight Arrow — https://san.com/cc/pulled-over-in-ohio-and-dont-want-to-give-the-cop-your-name-that-could-mean-jail-time-under-new-law
- Published: 2026-10-09T00:45:53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ohio, police, traffic stops, stop and identify law, misdemeanor, law enforcement, news, politics, world
## Ohio new law
Ohio introduced penalties for drivers refusing to identify themselves to police during suspected traffic violations.
## Penalties for refusal
Refusal to identify faces a fourth-degree misdemeanor: up to 30 days in jail or a $250 fine.
## Supporters' claims
State Reps Sharon Ray and Cindy Abrams say the law makes traffic stops safer for officers, drivers, and communities.
## Critics' concerns
Critics argue the law creates disproportionate penalties for minor offenses and erodes trust in law enforcement.
## Key takeaway

Ohio's new law fines or jails drivers who don't identify themselves to police during suspected traffic violations.