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Maple Heights, OH Code of Ordinances
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF MAPLE HEIGHTS OHIO
CERTIFICATION
DIRECTORY OF OFFICIALS (2024)
PRELIMINARY UNIT
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MAPLE HEIGHTS
PART TWO - ADMINISTRATION CODE
PART FOUR - TRAFFIC CODE
TITLE TWO - Administration, Enforcement and Penalties
TITLE FOUR - Public Ways and Traffic Control Devices
TITLE SIX - Operation and Vehicles
CHAPTER 432 Operation Generally
432.01 DRIVING UPON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY; EXCEPTIONS.
432.02 PASSING TO RIGHT WHEN PROCEEDING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS.
432.03 OVERTAKING, PASSING TO LEFT; DRIVER'S DUTIES.
432.04 OVERTAKING, PASSING TO RIGHT OF VEHICLE.
432.05 OVERTAKING, PASSING TO LEFT OF CENTERLINE.
432.06 DRIVING UPON LEFT SIDE OF ROADWAY.
432.07 HAZARDOUS OR NO PASSING ZONES.
432.08 DRIVING WITHIN LANES OR CONTINUOUS LINES OF TRAFFIC.
432.09 FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY.
432.10 TURNING AT INTERSECTIONS.
432.11 "U" TURNS RESTRICTED.
432.12 STARTING AND BACKING VEHICLES.
432.13 SIGNALS BEFORE CHANGING COURSE, TURNING OR STOPPING.
432.14 HAND AND ARM SIGNALS.
432.15 RIGHT-OF-WAY AT INTERSECTIONS.
432.155 INTERSECTIONS AT WHICH TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS FAIL OR MALFUNCTION.
432.16 RIGHT-OF-WAY WHEN TURNING LEFT.
432.17 OPERATION OF VEHICLE AT STOP AND YIELD SIGNS.
432.18 EMERGENCY OR PUBLIC SAFETY VEHICLES AT STOP SIGNALS OR SIGNS.
432.19 RIGHT-OF-WAY OF PUBLIC SAFETY OR CORONER'S VEHICLE.
432.195 DRIVING WHILE APPROACHING STATIONARY PUBLIC SAFETY VEHICLE AND CERTAIN OTHER VEHICLES WITH FLASHING LIGHTS.
432.20 RIGHT-OF-WAY AT PRIVATE DRIVEWAY, ALLEY OR BUILDING.
432.205 STOP SIGNS ON PRIVATE ROADS AND DRIVEWAYS.
432.21 RIGHT-OF-WAY OF FUNERAL PROCESSION.
432.22 DRIVING UPON SIDEWALKS, TREE LAWNS OR CURBS.
432.23 DRIVER'S VIEW AND CONTROL TO BE UNOBSTRUCTED BY LOAD OR PERSONS.
432.24 DRIVING UPON STREET POSTED AS CLOSED FOR REPAIR.
432.25 FOLLOWING AND PARKING NEAR EMERGENCY OR SAFETY VEHICLES.
432.26 DRIVING OVER FIRE HOSE.
432.27 DRIVING THROUGH SAFETY ZONE.
432.28 ONE-WAY STREETS AND ROTARY TRAFFIC ISLANDS.
432.29 DRIVING UPON DIVIDED ROADWAYS.
432.30 STOPPING FOR SCHOOL BUS; ACTUATING VISUAL SIGNALS; DISCHARGING CHILDREN.
432.31 DRIVING ACROSS GRADE CROSSINGS.
432.32 STOPPING AT GRADE CROSSINGS.
432.33 SLOW-MOVING VEHICLES OR EQUIPMENT AT GRADE CROSSINGS.
432.34 OBSTRUCTING INTERSECTIONS, CROSSWALKS OR GRADE CROSSINGS.
432.35 "PEELING"; CRACKING EXHAUST NOISES.
432.36 SHORTCUTTING ACROSS PRIVATE PROPERTY.
432.37 ENTERING AND EXITING CONTROLLED-ACCESS HIGHWAY.
432.38 WEAVING; FULL TIME AND ATTENTION.
432.39 OPERATION ON PATHS SET ASIDE FOR BICYCLES.
432.40 LITTERING FROM MOTOR VEHICLES.
432.41 USE OF EARPHONES WHILE DRIVING.
432.42 IDLE REDUCTION, EXEMPTIONS, PENALTY.
432.43 USE OF ELECTRONIC WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES FOR TEXT-BASED COMMUNICATIONS.
432.44 USE OF ELECTRONIC WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES BY MINORS OR PROBATIONARY DRIVERS WHILE DRIVING PROHIBITED.
CHAPTER 434 O.V.I.; Reckless Operation; Speed
CHAPTER 436 Licensing; Accidents
CHAPTER 438 Safety and Equipment
CHAPTER 440 Commercial and Heavy Vehicles
CHAPTER 442 Drivers of Commercial Vehicles
CHAPTER 444 Transportation of Radioactive Materials
TITLE EIGHT - Parking
TITLE TEN - Bicycles, Motorcycles and Snowmobiles
PART SIX - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART EIGHT - BUSINESS REGULATION AND TAXATION CODE
PART TEN - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART TWELVE - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART FOURTEEN - BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE
PART SIXTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
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432.36 SHORTCUTTING ACROSS PRIVATE PROPERTY.
   No operator of a motor vehicle shall enter upon private property for the sole purpose of driving across such property, between abutting streets or other public ways thereof. The failure to stop on such property in connection with or in furtherance of the enterprise or activities being conducted on the property shall constitute prima facie evidence of the violation.
432.37 ENTERING AND EXITING CONTROLLED-ACCESS HIGHWAY.
   No person shall drive a vehicle onto or from any controlled-access highway except at such entrances and exits as are established by public authority.
432.38 WEAVING; FULL TIME AND ATTENTION.
   (a)   No person shall operate a motor vehicle or motorcycle upon any street or highway in a weaving or zigzag course unless such irregular course is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law.
   (b)   No person shall operate a motor vehicle or motorcycle without giving his or her full time and attention to the operation of such vehicle.
432.39 OPERATION ON PATHS SET ASIDE FOR BICYCLES.
   (a)   No person shall operate a motor vehicle, snowmobile, or all-purpose vehicle upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles, when an appropriate sign giving notice of such use is posted on the path.
   (b)   Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect any rule of the Director of Natural Resources governing the operation of motor vehicles, snowmobiles, all-purpose vehicles, and bicycles on lands under the Director's jurisdiction.
   (c)   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 R.C. § 4511.991.
(R.C. § 4511.713(A))
432.40 LITTERING FROM MOTOR VEHICLES.
   (a)   No operator or occupant of a motor vehicle shall, regardless of intent, throw, drop, discard, or deposit litter from any motor vehicle in operation upon any street, road, or highway, except into a litter receptacle in a manner that prevents its being carried away or deposited by the elements.
   (b)   No operator of a motor vehicle in operation upon any street, road, or highway shall allow litter to be thrown, dropped, discarded, or deposited from the motor vehicle, except into a litter receptacle in a manner that prevents its being carried away or deposited by the elements.
   (c)   As used in this section, "litter" means garbage, trash, waste, rubbish, ashes, cans, bottles, wire, paper, cartons, boxes, automobile parts, furniture, glass, or anything else of an unsightly or unsanitary nature.
(ORC 4511.82(A), (B), (D))
432.41 USE OF EARPHONES WHILE DRIVING.
   (a)   As used in this section:
      (1)   “Earphones.” Any device that covers all or a portion of both ears and that does either of the following:
         A.   Through either a physical connection to another device or a wireless connection, provides the listener with radio programs, music, or other information;
         B.   Provides hearing protection.
         “Earphones” does not include speakers or other listening devices that are built into protective headgear.
      (2)   “Earplugs.” Any device that can be inserted into one or both ears and that does either of the following:
         A.   Through either a physical connection to another device or a wireless connection, provides the listener with radio programs, music, or other information;
         B.   Provides hearing protection.
   (b)   No person shall operate a motor vehicle while wearing earphones over, or earplugs in, both ears.
   (c)   This section does not apply to:
      (1)   Any person wearing a hearing aid;
      (2)   Law enforcement personnel while on duty;
      (3)   Fire Department personnel and emergency medical service personnel while on duty;
      (4)   Any person engaged in the operation of equipment for use in the maintenance or repair of any highway;
      (5)   Any person engaged in the operation of refuse collection equipment;
      (6)   Any person wearing earphones or earplugs for hearing protection while operating a motorcycle.
   (d)   Except as otherwise provided in this division, 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.
(R.C. § 4511.84)
432.42 IDLE REDUCTION, EXEMPTIONS, PENALTY.
   (a)   Purpose. The purpose of this section is to protect public health and the environment by reducing emissions while conserving fuel, maintaining adequate rest and safety of all drivers, and removing barriers to economic development imposed by the region's air quality status under the Federal Clean Air Act.
   (b)   Applicability. As used in this section, "vehicle" has the same meaning as in Ohio R.C. 4511.01, and Section 402.53 of the Codified Ordinances of Maple Heights.
   (c)   General Requirement. Except as provided in division (d) of this section:
      (1)   The owner or operator of a vehicle shall not cause or allow a vehicle to idle for more than five minutes in any 60-minute period.
      (2)   The owner or operator of a vehicle that is loading or unloading at a loading dock or loading/unloading area, and the owner or operator of the loading dock or loading/unloading area, shall not cause or allow a vehicle to idle in that loading /unloading are for more than ten minutes in any 60-minute period.
   (d)   Exemptions. Division (c) of this section does not apply when:
      (1)   The outdoor temperature is below 32°F or above 85° F. However, idling is limited to ten minutes in any 60-minute period.
      (2)   To prevent a safety or health emergency, a vehicle idles when operating defrosters, heaters, air conditioners, or when installing equipment.
      (3)   A vehicle idles while forced to remain motionless because of on-highway traffic, an official traffic control device or signal, or at the direction of a law enforcement official.
      (4)   A police, fire, ambulance, public safety, military, other emergency or law enforcement vehicle, or any vehicle being used in an emergency capacity, idles while in an emergency or training mode, or to maintain communications, and not solely for the convenience of the vehicle operator.
      (5)   The primary propulsion engine idles for maintenance, servicing, repair, or diagnostic purposes if idling is required for such activity, or idles as part of a State or Federal inspection to verify that all equipment is in good working order, provided idling is required as part of the inspection.
      (6)   Idling of the primary propulsion engine is necessary to power work-related mechanical or electrical operations other than propulsion (e.g. mixing or processing cargo or straight truck refrigeration). This exemption does not apply when idling for cabin comfort or to operate nonessential on-board equipment.
      (7)   An armored vehicle idles when a person remains inside the vehicle to guard the contents, or while the vehicle is being loaded or unloaded.
      (8)   An occupied vehicle with a sleeper berth compartment idles for purposes or air conditioning or heating during a required rest or sleep period.
      (9)   A vehicle idles due to mechanical difficulties over which the driver has no control.
      (10)   A vehicle is only operating an auxiliary power unit, generator set, or other mobile idle reduction technology as a means to heat, air condition, or provide electrical power as an alternative to idling the main engine.
      (11)   A vehicle is actively engaged in work upon the surface of a street or highway, including construction, cleaning, and snow removal activities, and the operator is in the vehicle.
   (e)   Penalty. Whoever violates this section shall be guilty of a minor misdemeanor.
(Ord. 2009-16. Passed 3-18-09.)
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