§ 72.24. Right-of-way.  


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  • A.

    The operator of a vehicle about to enter or cross a highway from any place other than another roadway shall yield the right-of-way to all traffic approaching on the roadway to be entered or crossed.

    B.

    The driver of a vehicle intending to turn into a private road or driveway, alley, or building from a public street or highway shall be governed by the following rules:

    1.

    Approach for a right turn and a right turn shall be made as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.

    2.

    Upon a roadway where traffic is proceeding in opposite directions, approach for a left turn and a left turn shall be made from that portion of the right half of the roadway nearest the centerline thereof.

    3.

    Upon a roadway where traffic is restricted to one direction, approach for a left turn and a left turn shall be made as close as practicable to the left-hand curb or edge of the roadway.

    C.

    It shall be the duty of the driver of any vehicle entering a private road or driveway, alley, or building to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians lawfully using the sidewalk or sidewalk area extending across the private road or driveway, alley, or building. Penalty, see § 70.99.

(R.C. § 4511.44)