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OH HB349

Bill

Status

Passed

4/20/2012

Primary Sponsor

William Batchelder

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Origin

House of Representatives

129th General Assembly (2011-2012)

AI Summary

  • Repeals section 4511.15 and removes references to it throughout the Ohio Revised Code related to traffic violations and driver's license suspensions.

  • Amends traffic control device definitions to include bikeways, shared-use paths, and private roads open to public travel in addition to highways and streets.

  • Revises traffic signal meanings to add new signal indications including flashing yellow and flashing red signals with specific rules for vehicular and pedestrian conduct.

  • Modifies pedestrian control signal meanings by introducing steady and flashing hand signal indications with clearer instructions for when pedestrians may or may not enter roadways.

  • Simplifies railroad crossing sign requirements by removing specifications for three-panel additional signs and reflective material requirements, allowing flexibility to comply with the federal manual of uniform traffic control devices.

Legislative Description

To make changes in certain provisions relating to road signs and traffic signals for purposes of the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

Provisions re: road signs/traffic signals- changes

Last Action

Effective Date

4/20/2012

Full Bill Text

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