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2006 Ohio Revised Code - 4511. Traffic Laws - Operation of Motor Vehicles.
- 4511.01. Definitions.
- · · · [4511.01.1] 4511.011.Designation of freeway, expressway, and thruway.
- 4511.02. Renumbered.
- 4511.03. Emergency vehicles to proceed cautiously past red or stop signal.
- · · · [4511.03.1] 4511.031.Portable signal preemption devices.
- 4511.04. Exceptions.
- · · · [4511.04.1] 4511.041.Exceptions for emergency or public safety vehicle responding to emergency call.
- · · · [4511.04.2] 4511.042.Exception for coroner's vehicles.
- 4511.05. Persons riding or driving animals upon roadways.
- · · · [4511.05.1] 4511.051.Prohibitions on use of freeways.
- 4511.06. Uniform application and precedence of traffic law.
- 4511.07. Local traffic regulations.
- · · · [4511.07.1] 4511.071.Lessor under written lease may establish nonliability for violation.
- 4511.08. Use of private property for vehicular travel.
Traffic Control Devices.
- 4511.09. Uniform system of traffic control devices.
- · · · [4511.09.1] 4511.091.Arrest or citation based on radar, timing device or radio message from another officer.
- 4511.10. Placing and maintaining traffic control devices.
- · · · [4511.10.1] 4511.101.Business logos on directional signs along interstates.
Tourist-Oriented Directional Sign Programs.
- · · · [4511.10.2] 4511.102.Definitions.
- · · · [4511.10.3] 4511.103.Rules for placement of tourist-oriented directional signs and trailblazer markers.
- · · · [4511.10.4] 4511.104.Advertising agreement with tourist-oriented attractions.
- · · · [4511.10.5] 4511.105.Signs to conform to federal manual; logos.
- · · · [4511.10.6] 4511.106.Local authority programs.
- · · · [4511.10.7] 4511.107.Acquisition of outdoor advertising devices.
- 4511.11. Uniformity of traffic control devices.
- 4511.12. Obeying traffic control devices.
- · · · [4511.12.1] 4511.121.Compliance at scale locations by operator of commercial motor vehicle.
- 4511.13. Signal lights.
- · · · [4511.13.1] 4511.131.Signals over reversible lanes.
- · · · [4511.13.2] 4511.132.Malfunctioning traffic signals.
- 4511.14. Pedestrian control signals.
- 4511.15. Flashing traffic signals.
- 4511.16. Prohibition against unauthorized signs and signals.
- 4511.17. Tampering with sign, device or manhole cover; driving on freshly applied marking material.
- 4511.18. Possession or sale of sign or device prohibited.
- · · · [4511.18.1] 4511.181.Definitions.
Driving While Intoxicated.
- 4511.19. Operation while under the influence of alcohol or drug of abuse or with specified concentration of alcohol or drug in certain bodily substances; chemical test; penalties.
- · · · [4511.19.1] 4511.191.Implied consent.
- · · · [4511.19.2] 4511.192.Arrestee for OVI or having physical control while under influence to receive written and verbal advice; submission or refusal to submit to test or tests; license suspension or seizure; officer's sworn report.
- · · · [4511.19.3] 4511.193.Deposit of $25 of fine for violating OVI ordinance into indigent drivers alcohol treatment fund; immobilization or forfeiture orders based on prior convictions.
- · · · [4511.19.4] 4511.194.Having physical control of vehicle while under influence.
- · · · [4511.19.5] 4511.195.Seizure and detention of vehicle where arrestee has prior conviction; return, immobilization or forfeiture after disposition of charge; rights of vehicle owner.
- · · · [4511.19.6] 4511.196.Initial appearance; new suspension of license.
- · · · [4511.19.7] 4511.197.Appeal of suspension under implied consent provisions; length of suspension that is upheld or not appealed; petition for limited driving privileges.
Reckless Operation.
- 4511.20. Willful or wanton operation on street or highway.
- · · · [4511.20.1] 4511.201.Willful or wanton operation off street or highway; competitive operation exception.
- · · · [4511.20.2] 4511.202.Operating vehicle without reasonable control.
- · · · [4511.20.3] 4511.203.Restrictions against owner lending vehicle for use of another.
Speed Regulations.
- 4511.21. Speed limits.
- · · · [4511.21.1] 4511.211.Speed limit on private residential road or driveway.
- · · · [4511.21.2] 4511.212.Complaint that local authority is not complying with school zone sign laws.
- · · · [4511.21.3] 4511.213.Duties upon approaching stationary public safety vehicle displaying emergency light.
- 4511.22. Stopping or operating vehicle at unreasonably slow speed; minimum speed limit.
- 4511.23. Speed regulations on bridges.
- 4511.24. Emergency vehicles excepted from speed limitations.
Traffic Rules.
- 4511.25. Lanes of travel upon roadways.
- · · · [4511.25.1] 4511.251.Street racing.
- · · · [4511.25.2] 4511.252.Closing of public roads for competitive racing.
- 4511.26. Vehicles traveling in opposite directions.
- 4511.27. Rules governing overtaking and passing of vehicles.
- 4511.28. Permission to overtake and pass on the right.
- 4511.29. Driving to left of center line.
- 4511.30. Prohibition against driving upon left side of roadway.
- 4511.31. Hazardous zones.
- 4511.32. One-way highways and rotary traffic islands.
- 4511.33. Rules for driving in marked lanes.
- 4511.34. Space between moving vehicles.
- 4511.35. Divided roadways.
- 4511.36. Rules for turns at intersections.
- 4511.37. Turning in roadway prohibited; exception for emergency or public safety vehicle.
- 4511.38. Rules for starting and backing vehicles.
- 4511.39. Turn and stop signals.
- 4511.40. Hand and arm signals.
Right of Way.
- 4511.41. Right-of-way at intersections.
- 4511.42. Right of way when turning left.
- 4511.43. Right-of-way at through highways; stop signs; yield signs.
- · · · [4511.43.1] 4511.431.Stop at sidewalk area.
- · · · [4511.43.2] 4511.432.Stop signs on private residential road or driveway.
- 4511.44. Right of way on public highway.
- · · · [4511.44.1] 4511.441.Pedestrian on sidewalk has right-of-way.
- 4511.45. Right-of-way of public safety or coroner's vehicle.
- · · · [4511.45.1] 4511.451.Funeral procession has right of way.
- · · · [4511.45.2] 4511.452.Pedestrian to yield right-of-way to public safety vehicle.
- · · · [4511.45.3] 4511.453.Immunity in connection with movement of funeral procession.
- 4511.46. Pedestrian on crosswalk has right-of-way.
- 4511.47. Right of way yielded to blind person.
- 4511.48. Right of way yielded by pedestrian.
Pedestrians.
- · · · [4511.48.1] 4511.481.Intoxicated or drugged pedestrian hazard on highway.
- 4511.49. Pedestrians.
- · · · [4511.49.1] 4511.491.Motorized wheelchair operators.
- 4511.50. Pedestrian walking along highway.
- 4511.51. Prohibited solicitations by pedestrians; riding on outside of vehicle or in open cargo storage area or on tailgate.
- · · · [4511.51.1] 4511.511.Pedestrian on bridge or railroad crossing.
- · · · [4511.51.2] 4511.512.Electric personal assistive mobility devices.
Bicycles, Motorcycles and Snowmobiles.
- 4511.52. Bicycles.
- · · · [4511.52.1] 4511.521.Rules governing operation of motorized bicycles.
- · · · [4511.52.2] 4511.522.[Repealed]
- 4511.53. Rules for bicycles, motorcycles and snowmobiles.
- 4511.54. Prohibition against attaching bicycles and sleds to vehicles.
- 4511.55. Bicycle to be ridden near right side of roadway; riding bicycles or motorcycles abreast.
- 4511.56. Signal devices on bicycle; brake.
Streetcars.
- 4511.57. Passing on left side of streetcar.
- 4511.58. Vehicle shall not pass streetcar discharging passengers; exception.
- 4511.59. Driving and turning in front of streetcars.
- 4511.60. Driving through safety zone.
Grade Crossings.
- 4511.61. Stop signs at grade crossings.
- 4511.62. Driver's duties relating to railroad grade crossings.
- 4511.63. Vehicles required to stop at grade crossings; exempt crossings.
- 4511.64. Slow-moving vehicles or equipment crossing railroad tracks.
Through Highways.
Parking.
- 4511.66. Prohibition against parking on highways.
- · · · [4511.66.1] 4511.661.Condition when motor vehicle left unattended.
- 4511.67. Police may remove illegally parked vehicle.
- 4511.68. Parking prohibitions.
- · · · [4511.68.1] 4511.681.Parking prohibitions on private property.
- 4511.69. Parking near curb, facing direction of travel; locations and privileges for walking-impaired persons.
Prohibitions.
- 4511.70. Obstruction and interference affecting view and control of driver.
- · · · [4511.70.1] 4511.701.Occupancy while in motion prohibited.
- 4511.71. Prohibition against driving upon closed highway.
- · · · [4511.71.1] 4511.711.Driving on sidewalk or sidewalk area.
- · · · [4511.71.2] 4511.712.Obstructing passage of other vehicles.
- · · · [4511.71.3] 4511.713.Paths exclusively for bicycles.
- 4511.72. Following an emergency or public safety vehicle prohibited.
- 4511.73. Driving over unprotected fire hose.
- 4511.74. Prohibition against placing injurious material on highway.
School Buses.
- 4511.75. Stopping for school bus; signals.
- · · · [4511.75.1] 4511.751.Operator or person with first-hand knowledge to report violation; information furnished upon issuance of plates.
- 4511.76. School bus construction, design, equipment, operation and licensing rules.
- · · · [4511.76.1] 4511.761.School bus inspection.
- · · · [4511.76.2] 4511.762.School bus no longer used for school purposes.
- · · · [4511.76.3] 4511.763.Licensing by department of public safety.
- · · · [4511.76.4] 4511.764.Registration and identification of school buses.
- 4511.77. School bus marking.
- · · · [4511.77.1] 4511.771.Flashing red and amber lights.
- · · · [4511.77.2] 4511.772.Operator's seat belt.
- 4511.78. Transporting school children.
Commercial Driver Prohibitions.
- 4511.79. Driving commercial vehicle with impaired alertness or ability; use of drugs.
- 4511.80. [Repealed]
- 4511.81. Child restraint system required; child highway safety fund.
- 4511.82. Littering offenses.
- 4511.83. [Repealed]
- 4511.84. Earphones or earplugs on operator prohibited.
- 4511.85. Chauffeured limousines.
Chautauqua Assembly.
Nonresident Violator Compact of 1977.
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