(A) The driver of a vehicle intending to turn at an intersection 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) At any intersection where traffic is permitted to move in both directions on each roadway entering the intersection, an approach for a left turn shall be made in that portion of the right half of the roadway nearest the center line thereof and by passing to the right of such center line where it enters the intersection and after entering the intersection the left turn shall be made so as to leave the intersection to the right of the center line of the roadway being entered. Whenever practicable the left turn shall be made in that portion of the intersection to the left of the center of the intersection.
(3) At any intersection where traffic is restricted to one direction on one or more of the roadways, the driver of a vehicle intending to turn left at any such intersection shall approach the intersection in the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the direction of travel of such vehicle, and after entering the intersection the left turn shall be made so as to leave the intersection, as nearly as practicable, in the left-hand lane of the roadway being entered lawfully available to traffic moving in that lane.
(B) The operator of a trackless trolley shall comply with divisions (A)(1), (2), and (3) of this section wherever practicable.
(C) The department of transportation and local authorities in their respective jurisdictions may cause markers, buttons, or signs to be placed within or adjacent to intersections and thereby require and direct that a different course from that specified in this section be traveled by vehicles, streetcars, or trackless trolleys, turning at an intersection, and when markers, buttons, or signs are so placed, no operator of a vehicle, streetcar, or trackless trolley shall turn such vehicle, streetcar, or trackless trolley at an intersection other than as directed and required by such markers, buttons, or signs.
(D) 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 43
cases (13 in the last 5 years), 1956–2026 · leading case: State v. Petty, 2019-Ohio-4241, 134 N.E.3d 222.
State v. Petty, 2019-Ohio-4241, 134 N.E.3d 222. · cites it 24ד{¶20} Rules for turning at intersections are provided in R.C. 4511.36. R.C. 4511.36(A)(2) provides: At any intersection where traffic is permitted to move in both directions on each roadway entering the intersection, an approach for a left turn shall be made in that portion of…”
State v. Kirkpatrick, 2017-Ohio-7629, 97 N.E.3d 871. · cites it 24דThe officer eventually administered field-sobriety testing to the driver, Kirkpatrick, and arrested her for OVI. At the police station, Kirkpatrick submitted to a breath-alcohol test.”
State v. Graham, 2014-Ohio-3283. · cites it 14דMany of those findings were premised upon the court’s familiarity with the area, including the layout and proximity of the surrounding buildings, and an investigation that the court conducted after the suppression hearing.”
State v. Egnor, 2020-Ohio-327. · cites it 14דRather, we find it significant that Officer Clevenger observed Egnor straddling the center lane when making his left-hand turn, which the officer believed to be an improper turn at the intersection in violation of R.C. 4511.36. {¶ 23} Furthermore, despite Egnor's reliance on…”
State v. Stadelman, 2013-Ohio-5035. · cites it 10דThomas Bloomberg, a sergeant with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, observed the turn and believed it to be a violation of R.C. 4511.36, the statute regulating turns at intersections.”
State v. Levine, 2019-Ohio-265. · cites it 3ד” R.C. 4511.36 provides instruction about how a right hand turn should be completed: “The driver of a vehicle intending to turn at an intersection shall be governed by the following rules: Approach for a right turn and a right turn shall be made as close as practicable to the…”
Richlin v. Gooding Amusement Co., 170 N.E.2d 505 (Ohio Ct. App. 8th Dist. 1960). · cites it 6דThat the court erred in its charge to the jury with respect to Section 4511.36, Revised Code (left-hand turn rule).”
State v. Sugden, 2024-Ohio-4442. · cites it 8ד{¶21} R.C. 4511.36(A) provides that: [t]he driver of a vehicle intending to turn at an intersection shall be governed by the following rules: .”
State v. Gullett, 604 N.E.2d 176 (Ohio Ct. App. 4th Dist. 1992). “Further, R.C. 4511.36 requires a right turn to be made as close as practical to the right-hand edge of the roadway.”
State v. Thayer, 2012-Ohio-3301. · cites it 3דR.C. 4511.36(A) states, in relevant part, that “[t]he driver of a vehicle intending to turn at an intersection shall be governed by the following rules: (1) [a]pproach for a right turn and a right turn shall be made as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the…”
State v. Hageman, 906 N.E.2d 1158 (Ohio Ct. App. 6th Dist. 2009). · cites it 3ד10 and ORC 4511.36. Specifically, the court erred by applying that code section (which applies to only ‘intersections’) when the testifying officer acknowledged that he did not know if the appellant entered the roadway from a private drive or an intersection.”
State v. Mullins, 705 N.E.2d 709 (Ohio Ct. App. 12th Dist. 1997). · cites it 4דMullins, appeals his conviction in the Mason Municipal Court for violating R.C. 4511.36, which states rules for turns at intersections.”
State v. Graham, 2014-Ohio-3283. “Many of those findings were premised upon the court’s familiarity with the area, including the layout and proximity of the surrounding buildings, and an investigation that the court conducted after the suppression hearing.”
State v. Egnor, 2020-Ohio-327. “Rather, we find it significant that Officer Clevenger observed Egnor straddling the center lane when making his left-hand turn, which the officer believed to be an improper turn at the intersection in violation of R.C. 4511.36. {¶ 23} Furthermore, despite Egnor's reliance on…”
State v. Thayer, 2012-Ohio-3301. “R.C. 4511.36(A) states, in relevant part, that “[t]he driver of a vehicle intending to turn at an intersection shall be governed by the following rules: (1) [a]pproach for a right turn and a right turn shall be made as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the…”
State v. Petty, 2019-Ohio-4241, 134 N.E.3d 222. “{¶20} Rules for turning at intersections are provided in R.C. 4511.36. R.C. 4511.36(A)(2) provides: At any intersection where traffic is permitted to move in both directions on each roadway entering the intersection, an approach for a left turn shall be made in that portion of…”
State v. Graham, 2014-Ohio-3283. “Many of those findings were premised upon the court’s familiarity with the area, including the layout and proximity of the surrounding buildings, and an investigation that the court conducted after the suppression hearing.”
State v. Levine, 2019-Ohio-265. “” R.C. 4511.36 provides instruction about how a right hand turn should be completed: “The driver of a vehicle intending to turn at an intersection shall be governed by the following rules: Approach for a right turn and a right turn shall be made as close as practicable to the…”
State v. Thayer, 2012-Ohio-3301. “R.C. 4511.36(A) states, in relevant part, that “[t]he driver of a vehicle intending to turn at an intersection shall be governed by the following rules: (1) [a]pproach for a right turn and a right turn shall be made as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the…”
State v. Petty, 2019-Ohio-4241, 134 N.E.3d 222. “{¶20} Rules for turning at intersections are provided in R.C. 4511.36. R.C. 4511.36(A)(2) provides: At any intersection where traffic is permitted to move in both directions on each roadway entering the intersection, an approach for a left turn shall be made in that portion of…”
State v. Kirkpatrick, 2017-Ohio-7629, 97 N.E.3d 871. “The officer eventually administered field-sobriety testing to the driver, Kirkpatrick, and arrested her for OVI. At the police station, Kirkpatrick submitted to a breath-alcohol test.”
State v. Graham, 2014-Ohio-3283. “Many of those findings were premised upon the court’s familiarity with the area, including the layout and proximity of the surrounding buildings, and an investigation that the court conducted after the suppression hearing.”
State v. Egnor, 2020-Ohio-327. “Rather, we find it significant that Officer Clevenger observed Egnor straddling the center lane when making his left-hand turn, which the officer believed to be an improper turn at the intersection in violation of R.C. 4511.36. {¶ 23} Furthermore, despite Egnor's reliance on…”
State v. Sugden, 2024-Ohio-4442. “{¶21} R.C. 4511.36(A) provides that: [t]he driver of a vehicle intending to turn at an intersection shall be governed by the following rules: .”
Ohio Rev. Code § 4511.36(A)(3): 4 cases
State v. Egnor, 2020-Ohio-327. “Rather, we find it significant that Officer Clevenger observed Egnor straddling the center lane when making his left-hand turn, which the officer believed to be an improper turn at the intersection in violation of R.C. 4511.36. {¶ 23} Furthermore, despite Egnor's reliance on…”
State v. Petty, 2019-Ohio-4241, 134 N.E.3d 222. “{¶20} Rules for turning at intersections are provided in R.C. 4511.36. R.C. 4511.36(A)(2) provides: At any intersection where traffic is permitted to move in both directions on each roadway entering the intersection, an approach for a left turn shall be made in that portion of…”
State v. Stadelman, 2013-Ohio-5035. “Thomas Bloomberg, a sergeant with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, observed the turn and believed it to be a violation of R.C. 4511.36, the statute regulating turns at intersections.”
State v. Petty, 2019-Ohio-4241, 134 N.E.3d 222. “{¶20} Rules for turning at intersections are provided in R.C. 4511.36. R.C. 4511.36(A)(2) provides: At any intersection where traffic is permitted to move in both directions on each roadway entering the intersection, an approach for a left turn shall be made in that portion of…”
State v. Kirkpatrick, 2017-Ohio-7629, 97 N.E.3d 871. “The officer eventually administered field-sobriety testing to the driver, Kirkpatrick, and arrested her for OVI. At the police station, Kirkpatrick submitted to a breath-alcohol test.”
State v. Kirkpatrick, 2017-Ohio-7629, 97 N.E.3d 871. “The officer eventually administered field-sobriety testing to the driver, Kirkpatrick, and arrested her for OVI. At the police station, Kirkpatrick submitted to a breath-alcohol test.”
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