5537-2-11. Crossing medial strip

No operator of a motor vehicle shall drive their vehicle across or upon the medial strip, including crossovers constructed thereon, except as provided in rule 5537-2-14 of the Administrative Code or unless permission to do so, in writing (which may be subject to all reasonable conditions contained in said writing), shall have been granted by the commission, or its representative thereunto specifically authorized, for purposes incidental to or necessary in connection with the safety, maintenance, or operation of the turnpike, or any construction in connection with the turnpike. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the operator of an emergency vehicle may cross the medial strip at designated crossovers, provided in so doing the operator shall use caution so as not to interfere with or endanger traffic.

Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 9/18/2018 and 07/01/2023
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 5537.16
Rule Amplifies: 5537.16
Prior Effective Dates: 03/01/1956, 03/03/2001, 07/01/2013

Prior History: (Effective: 07/01/2013
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 06/29/2012 and 07/01/2018
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 5537.16
Rule Amplifies: 5537.16
Prior Effective Dates: 3/1/1956, 3/3/2001)