444.12 DRIVING THROUGH A SAFETY ZONE.
   (a)   Prohibitions. No bicycle, electric bicycle, motorcycle, motorized bicycle or moped, electric personal assistive mobility device, low-speed micromobility device, or personal delivery device shall at any time be driven through or within a safety zone.
   (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 4511.60)