5537-2-19. Traffic-control signals  


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  • All operators of vehicles approaching traffic-control signals exhibiting colored lights shall comply with the signals of the lights indicating the following:

    (A) Green light-indicates that the traffic lane over which the light is displayed is open to traffic.

    (B) Red light-indicates that the traffic lane over which the light is displayed is closed to traffic.

    (C) Flashing light-indicates that all traffic shall reduce speed and proceed with caution and in compliance with all supplemental and related traffic signs.


Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 4/30/2018 and 04/30/2023
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 5537.16
Rule Amplifies: 5537.16
Prior Effective Dates: 12/01/1954, 03/03/2001

Prior History: (R.C. 119.032 review dates: 03/06/2013 and 03/06/2018
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 5537.16
Rule Amplifies: 5537.16
Prior Effective Dates: 12/1/1954, 3/3/2001)