(a) It shall be the duty of the driver of any vehicle emerging from a private road or driveway, alley or building to yield the right of way to pedestrians using the sidewalk or sidewalk area extending across any alleyway. When conditions restrict a clear view of any approaching pedestrians, the driver shall stop the vehicle immediately prior to driving onto such sidewalk or sidewalk area, sound an audible approach signal and yield the right of way to pedestrians as may be required.
(Ord. 1974-124. Passed 11-18-74.)
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
If the offender commits the offense while distracted and the distracting activity is a contributing factor to the commission of the offense, the offender is subject to the additional fine established under Section 703.991 of the Traffic Code. (ORC 4511.431)