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(a) The driver of a vehicle who approaches an intersection where traffic is controlled by traffic control signals shall do all of the following if the signal facing the driver exhibits no colored lights or colored lighted arrows, exhibits a combination of such lights or arrows that fails to clearly indicate the assignment of right of way, or, if the vehicle is a bicycle or an electric bicycle, the signals are otherwise malfunctioning due to the failure of a vehicle detector to detect the presence of the bicycle or electric bicycle.
(1) Stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or, if none, stop before entering the intersection;
(2) Yield the right of way to all vehicles in the intersection or approaching on an intersecting road, if the vehicles will constitute an immediate hazard during the time the driver is moving across or within the intersection or junction of roadways.
(3) Exercise ordinary care while proceeding through the intersection.
(b) 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 303.991
of the Traffic Code.
(ORC 4511.132)
(a) As used in this section, "traffic control device" means any sign, traffic control signal or other device conforming to and placed or erected in accordance with the manual adopted under Ohio R.C. 4511.09 by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction, for the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic, including signs denoting the names of streets and highways, but does not mean any pavement marking.
(b) No individual shall buy or otherwise possess or sell, a traffic control device, except when one of the following applies:
(1) In the course of his employment by the State or a local authority for the express or implied purpose of manufacturing, providing, erecting, moving or removing such a traffic control device;
(2) In the course of his employment by any manufacturer of traffic control devices other than a State or local authority;
(3) For the purpose of demonstrating the design and function of a traffic control device to State or local officials;
(4) When the traffic control device has been purchased from the State or a local authority at a sale of property that is no longer needed or is unfit for use;
(5) The traffic control device has been properly purchased from a manufacturer for use on private property and the person possessing the device has a sales receipt for the device or other acknowledgment of sale issued by the manufacturer.
(c) This section does not preclude, and shall not be construed as precluding, prosecution for theft in violation of Ohio R.C. 2913.02 or a municipal ordinance relating to theft, or for receiving stolen property in violation of Ohio R.C. 2913.51 or a municipal ordinance relating to receiving stolen property.
(ORC 4511.18)
(a) Drivers of motor vehicles are hereby prohibited from making a right turn against a red light at the following locations at all times:
(1) Route 2, I-90, Columbia Road northbound exit ramp.
(2) Crocker Road southbound at Center Ridge Road (except curb lane).
(3) Route 2, I-90, Crocker Road westbound exit ramp (except curb lane).
(4) Bradley Road southbound at Schwartz Road until the new signal is activated.
(5) Schwartz Road eastbound at Bradley Road until the new signal is activated.
(6) Route 2, I-90, Crocker Road eastbound exit ramp (except curb lane).
(Ord. 2015-60. Passed 5-7-15.)
(Ord. 2015-60. Passed 5-7-15.)
(b) Drivers of motor vehicles are hereby prohibited from making a right turn against a red light at the following locations from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. during school days:
(1) Clague and Center Ridge Roads.
(2) Clague Road and Hilliard Boulevard.
(3) Dover Center and Center Ridge Roads.
(4) Dover Center and Detroit Roads.
(5) Dover Center Road and Hilliard Boulevard.
(6) Westwood and Center Ridge Roads.
(7) Walter and Center Ridge Roads.
(8) Southbound on Dover Center Road between Hilliard Boulevard and Center Ridge Road.
(9) Westown Boulevard and Dover Center Road.
(10) Center Ridge Road and Glenmore Drive.
(11) Cahoon and Detroit Roads.
(Ord. 2019-114. Passed 9-19-19.)
(c) Drivers of motor vehicles are hereby prohibited from making a right turn against a red light at the following location from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday: eastbound Clemens Road onto southbound Crocker Road.
(c) Signs are hereby ordered to be posted indicating "No Right Turn on Red" for the intersections listed in subsection (a) hereof and "No Right Turn on Red from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. during school days" at the intersections listed in subsection (b) hereof and "No Right Turn on Red from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday" at the intersections listed in subsection (c) hereof.
(Ord. 2012-95. Passed 7-19-12.)
(Ord. 2012-95. Passed 7-19-12.)
(a) (1) No person shall possess a portable signal preemption device.
(2) No person shall use a portable signal preemption device to affect the operation of a traffic control signal.
(b) Subsection (a)(1) of this section does not apply to any of the following persons and subsection (a)(2) of this section does not apply to any of the following persons when responding to an emergency call:
(1) A peace officer, as defined in Ohio R.C. 109.71(A)(11), (12), (14) or (19);
(2) A State highway patrol trooper;
(3) A person while occupying a public safety vehicle as defined in Ohio R.C. 4511.01(E)(1), (3) or (4).
(c) Whoever violates subsection (a)(1) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. Whoever violates subsection (a)(2) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(d) As used in this section, “portable signal preemption device” means a device that, if activated by a person, is capable of changing a traffic control signal to green out of sequence.
(ORC 4513.031)
(EDITOR'S NOTE: See Section 303.99 for general Traffic Code penalty and penalties applicable to misdemeanor classifications.)
Except as otherwise provided in this section, whoever violates Section 313.08(a) or (c) or 313.10 is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. If a violation of Section 313.08(a) or (c) creates a risk of physical harm to any person, the offender is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. A violation of Section 313.08(a) or (c) that causes serious physical harm to property that is owned, leased or controlled by a State or local authority is a felony of the fourth degree and shall be prosecuted under appropriate State law.
(ORC 4511.99)