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Ohio Rev. Code § 4511.441 (2026)

Right-of-way of pedestrian on sidewalk

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Effective:
October 29, 2018
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 95 - 132nd General Assembly
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(A) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian on a sidewalk.

(B) 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 1 case, 1990–1990 · leading case: Hargrove v. Tanner, 586 N.E.2d 141 (Ohio Ct. App. 1990).
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Hargrove v. Tanner, 586 N.E.2d 141 (Ohio Ct. App. 1990). · cites it 2× “Also, Hargrove argues that the evidence was sufficient to establish that Tanner breached the duty owed to a pedestrian on a sidewalk, pursuant to R.C. 4511.441. “ * * * When a motion for a directed verdict has been properly made, and the trial court, after construing the…”
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