Staff Note (January 1, 2014 Amendments) The amendments to division (F)(1) and (2) are intended to clarify the signature requirements for the electronic filing of traffic tickets yet retain the uniform substance of the tickets. Although the amendments make it clear that the signature of the defendant is not necessary, the amendment to division (F)(2) added language setting forth the law enforcement officer's signature obligation. The phrase "electronically affixes the officer's signature thereto" may include a cursive signature, officer's unit number, or a typed name applied by computer or other electronic means. *** RULE 25. Effective Date of Amendments *** (S) The amendment to Traffic Rule 3, adopted by the Supreme Court of Ohio on December 12, 2013 shall take effect on January 1, 2014. ***
Staff Note (January 1, 2014 Amendments) The amendments to division (F)(1) and (2) are intended to clarify the signature requirements for the electronic filing of traffic tickets yet retain the uniform substance of the tickets. Although the amendments make it clear that the signature of the defendant is not necessary, the amendment to division (F)(2) added language setting forth the law enforcement officer's signature obligation. The phrase "electronically affixes the officer's signature thereto" may include a cursive signature, officer's unit number, or a typed name applied by computer or other electronic means. *** RULE 25. Effective Date of Amendments *** (S) The amendment to Traffic Rule 3, adopted by the Supreme Court of Ohio on December 12, 2013 shall take effect on January 1, 2014. ***
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