(a) Duty of Drivers. The operator of a bicycle, electric bicycle, motorcycle, motor-driven cycle or scooter, motorized bicycle or moped, low-speed micromobility device, or electric personal assistive device who approaches an intersection where traffic is controlled by traffic control signal shall do all of the following if the signal facing the operator exhibits no colored lights or colored lighted arrows, exhibits a combination of such lights or arrows that fails to clearly indicate the assignment of the right-of-way, or if the signals are otherwise malfunctioning due to the failure of a vehicle detector to detect the presence of the bicycle, electric bicycle, motorcycle, motor-driven cycle or scooter, motorized bike or moped, low-speed micromobility device, or electric personal assistive device:
(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 vehicle will constitute an immediate hazard during the time the driver is moving across or within the intersection or junction of roadways; and
(3) Exercise ordinary care while proceeding through the intersection.
(b) Penalties.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one (1) year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pled guilty to one (1) predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one (1) year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pled guilty to two (2) or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(2) 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 444.99(b) of this Traffic Code.
(ORC 4511.132)