2006 Ohio Revised Code - 4511.41. Right-of-way at intersections.

§ 4511.41. Right-of-way at intersections.
 

(A)  When two vehicles, including any trackless trolley or streetcar, approach or enter an intersection from different streets or highways at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right. 

(B)  The right-of-way rule declared in division (A) of this section is modified at through highways and otherwise as stated in Chapter 4511. of the Revised Code. 

(C)  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. 
 

HISTORY: 135 v H 995 (Eff 1-1-75); 136 v H 1. Eff 6-13-75; 149 v S 123, § 1, eff. 1-1-04.
 

The effective date is set by section 4 of S.B. 123. 

See provisions, § 5 of S.B. 123 (149 v  - ), following RC § 4501.01. 

Analogous to former RC § 4511.41 (GC § 6307-40; 119 v 766(782), § 40; Bureau of Code Revision, 10-1-53; 128 v 1270), repealed 135 v H 995, eff 1-1-75.

 

Effect of Amendments

S.B. 123, Acts 2002, effective January 1, 2004, added (C).