(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.
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 16
cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1957–2025 · leading case: Dietz v. Harshbarger, 2017 Ohio 2917 (Ohio Ct. App. 2017).
Dietz v. Harshbarger, 2017 Ohio 2917 (Ohio Ct. App. 2017). · cites it 4ד41(A) provides, "When two vehicles * * * 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.”
Bussard v. Ohio Dep't of Transp., 507 N.E.2d 1179 (Ohio Ct. Cl. 1986). “This position would give him the right of way under R.C. 4511.41. However, having the right of way at an intersection does not relieve a driver from the duty to use reasonable caution when approaching or proceeding through the intersection.”
Reinoehl v. Trinity Universal Ins., 719 N.E.2d 1000 (Ohio Ct. App. 1998). “” The definition of “right-of-way” includes “The right of a vehicle * * * to proceed uninterruptedly in a lawful manner in the direction in which it or the individual is moving in preference to another vehicle, streetcar, trackless trolley, or pedestrian approaching from a…”
Allstate Ins. Co. v. Angelo, 219 N.E.2d 218 (Ohio Ct. App. 1966). · cites it 6דSection 4511.41, Revised Code, provides: “The operator of a vehicle * * * shall yield the right of way ■at an intersection of two or more roads or highways which cross each other to a vehicle * * * approaching from the right, except as provided in Section 4511.”
Harrington v. Dodge, 201 N.E.2d 714 (Ohio Ct. App. 1964). · cites it 2ד” Defendant would have the right of way without a traffic control signal under Section 4511.41, Revised Code. It is hard to understand sometimes why traffic engineering departments create such a monstrous and grotesque situation, as is suggested by the controls in the jog…”
Corrigan v. Aero Mayflower Transit Co., 187 N.E.2d 622 (Ohio Ct. App. 1963). · cites it 2דAppellant counsel urges that the court erred in his instructions by including the provisions of Section 4511.41, Revised Code, which said: “The operator of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way at an intersection to a vehicle approaching from the right.”
State v. Nemunaitis, 2011 Ohio 5004 (Ohio Ct. App. 2011). · cites it 2דNemunaitis and cited him for violating R.C. 4511.41. {¶3} Mr. Nemunaitis filed a motion to suppress the evidence gathered as a result of the traffic stop, arguing that Sergeant Rice lacked probable cause to initiate the stop.”
State v. Murphy, 2014 Ohio 3368 (Ohio Ct. App. 2014). · cites it 8ד) with one count of failure to yield the right of way pursuant to R.C. 4511.41. At the conclusion of the trial to the court, Appellant moved to dismiss the U.”
Fritz v. City of Columbus, 213 N.E.2d 730 (Ohio 1966). · cites it 2ד” This section (Section 4511.41, Revised Code, contains a similar provision) applies to the facts of the instant case.”
Shortridge v. Ohio Dep't of Pub. Saf., 696 N.E.2d 679 (Ohio Ct. Cl. 1997). “Alternatively, even if OSHP should have notified ODOT of the stop sign sooner, the facts of this case would not warrant a judgment for plaintiffs because R.C. 4511.41 sets forth the general rule for two vehicles approaching an intersection: “(A) When two vehicles, including any…”
In re M.B., 2020 Ohio 6927 (Ohio Ct. App. 2020). · cites it 2דShe was also cited with failure to yield the right-of-way, in violation of R.C. 4511.41, a minor misdemeanor. {¶4} The traffic crash report completed by the Ohio State Highway Patrol was filed on January 21, 2020.”
State v. Knappenberger, 2025 Ohio 1574 (Ohio Ct. App. 2025). · cites it 2ד{¶16} As the next division of this statute points out, “The right-of-way rule declared in division (A) of this section is modified at through highways and otherwise as stated in Chapter 4511.”
Reinoehl v. Trinity Universal Ins., 719 N.E.2d 1000 (Ohio Ct. App. 1998). “” The definition of “right-of-way” includes “The right of a vehicle * * * to proceed uninterruptedly in a lawful manner in the direction in which it or the individual is moving in preference to another vehicle, streetcar, trackless trolley, or pedestrian approaching from a…”
Dietz v. Harshbarger, 2017 Ohio 2917 (Ohio Ct. App. 2017). “41(A) provides, "When two vehicles * * * 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.”
State v. Knappenberger, 2025 Ohio 1574 (Ohio Ct. App. 2025). “{¶16} As the next division of this statute points out, “The right-of-way rule declared in division (A) of this section is modified at through highways and otherwise as stated in Chapter 4511.”
— Ohio Rev. Code § 4511.41(B) — 1 case
State v. Knappenberger, 2025 Ohio 1574 (Ohio Ct. App. 2025). “{¶16} As the next division of this statute points out, “The right-of-way rule declared in division (A) of this section is modified at through highways and otherwise as stated in Chapter 4511.”
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