(A) No vehicle or trackless trolley shall be driven upon the left side of the roadway under the following conditions:
(1) When approaching the crest of a grade or upon a curve in the highway, where the operator's view is obstructed within such a distance as to create a hazard in the event traffic might approach from the opposite direction;
(2) When the view is obstructed upon approaching within one hundred feet of any bridge, viaduct, or tunnel;
(3) When approaching within one hundred feet of or traversing any intersection or railroad grade crossing.
(B) This section does not apply to vehicles or trackless trolleys upon a one-way roadway, upon a roadway where traffic is lawfully directed to be driven to the left side, or under the conditions described in division (A)(2) of section 4511.25 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.
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 section 4511.991 of the Revised Code.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 23
cases (3 in the last 5 years), 1955–2024 · leading case: Pierce v. Ohio Dep't of Transp., 491 N.E.2d 729 (Ohio Ct. App. 1985).
Pierce v. Ohio Dep't of Transp., 491 N.E.2d 729 (Ohio Ct. App. 1985). · cites it 5דThe court further found that the fact that State Route 571 was negligently or incorrectly marked was not an excuse for a violation of R.C. 4511.30, citing Chambers v. McFerren (1959), 168 Ohio St.”
Mussivand v. David, 544 N.E.2d 265 (Ohio 1989). “2d 917 , we found that a violation of R.C. 4511.30, which prohibits driving of any vehicle or trackless trolley on the left side of the roadway under certain specific conditions, constituted negligence per se.”
State v. Langenkamp, 739 N.E.2d 404 (Ohio Ct. App. 2000). · cites it 3דIn support of the trial court’s decision, we note R.C. 4511.30, which states: “No vehicle or trackless trolley shall be driven upon the left side of the roadway under the following conditions: « * * * “(C) When approaching .”
Pangle v. Joyce, 667 N.E.2d 1202 (Ohio 1996). “21) or his act of driving on the left side of the roadway within one hundred feet of an intersection (R.C. 4511.30[C]) and, therefore, that Joyce was negligent as a matter of law.”
State v. McWilliams, 585 N.E.2d 437 (Ohio Ct. App. 1989). · cites it 8דMcWilliams, was found guilty by the trial court, sitting without a jury, of a violation of R.C. 4511.30, driving left of center. The trial court heard the testimony of Claudette Clark, driver of the vehicle with which appellant collided, Dolly Treadwell, who observed appellant’s…”
Slavick v. State, Dep't of Transp., 540 N.E.2d 748 (Ohio Ct. App. 1988). “In addition, Slavick is bound by R.C. 4511.30(A), which prohibits driving on the left side of the roadway when approaching the crest of a grade or where the operator’s view is obstructed within such a distance as to create a hazard.”
State v. Dendak, 2013 Ohio 5694 (Ohio Ct. App. 2013). “06(A)(4), a misdemeanor of the second degree, one count of driving on the left side of the roadway, R.C. 4511.30, a minor misdemeanor, and one count of no seat belt, 4513.”
Fannin v. Cubric, 255 N.E.2d 270 (Ohio Ct. App. 1970). · cites it 2ד29 and Section 4511.30, Revised Code, by driving left of center, the jury was instructed, without the nature thereof being defined, that Cubric was negligent.”
Dibert v. Ross Pattern & Foundry Dev. Co., 152 N.E.2d 369 (Ohio Ct. App. 1957). · cites it 2ד3 is based upon Section 6307-30, General Code (Section 4511.30, Revised Code), forbidding vehicles at any time to be driven to the left of the center, or center line of the roadway when approaching within 100 feet of or traversing any intersection.”
Pangle v. Joyce, 1996 Ohio 381 (Ohio 1996). · cites it 2ד21) or driving on the left side of the roadway within one hundred feet of an intersection (R.C. 4511.30) had caused the accident. {¶ 3} Defendants account for the collision in the manner that follows.”
State v. Shackleford, 137 N.E.2d 637 (Ohio Ct. App. 1955). · cites it 2דWhen such signs or markings are in *489 place and clearly visible, every operator of a vehicle or trackless trolley shall obey the directions thereof, notwithstanding the distances set out in Section 4511.30 of the Revised code.” Conformable to Sections 4511.”
Shelly v. Motter, 175 N.E.2d 752 (Ohio Ct. App. 1960). · cites it 2דSection 4511.30, Revised Code, provides in part as follows: “No vehicle or trackless trolley shall, in overtaking and *206 passing traffic, or at any other time, be driven to the left of the center or center line of the roadway under the following conditions : “(C) When…”
Slavick v. State, Dep't of Transp., 540 N.E.2d 748 (Ohio Ct. App. 1988). “In addition, Slavick is bound by R.C. 4511.30(A), which prohibits driving on the left side of the roadway when approaching the crest of a grade or where the operator’s view is obstructed within such a distance as to create a hazard.”
Pierce v. Ohio Dep't of Transp., 491 N.E.2d 729 (Ohio Ct. App. 1985). “The court further found that the fact that State Route 571 was negligently or incorrectly marked was not an excuse for a violation of R.C. 4511.30, citing Chambers v. McFerren (1959), 168 Ohio St.”
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