351.07 UNATTENDED VEHICLE: DUTY TO STOP ENGINE, REMOVE KEY, SET BRAKE AND TURN WHEELS.

   (a)   No person driving or in charge of a motor vehicle shall permit it to stand unattended without first stopping the engine, locking the ignition, removing the key from the ignition, effectively setting the parking brake, and, when the motor vehicle is standing upon any grade, turning the front wheels to the curb or side of the highway.

   The requirements of this section relating to the stopping of the engine, locking of the ignition and removing the key from the ignition of a motor vehicle do not apply to any of the following:

      (1)   A motor vehicle that is parked on residential property;

      (2)   A motor vehicle that is locked, regardless of where it is parked;

      (3)   An emergency vehicle;

      (4)   A public safety vehicle.

         (ORC 4511.661)

   (b)   Whoever violates this section has committed a parking infraction, as that term is defined by Section 355.01 of the Codified Ordinances, and is subject to the procedures, fines, fees, costs and expenses set forth in Chapter 355 of the Codified Ordinances.

(Ord. 2 016-18. Passed 9-19-16.)