Emerging from private driveway, alley or building.
Columbus City Codes § 2131.23
in effect2131.23 - Emerging from private driveway, alley or building.
(a) It shall be the duty of the driver of any vehicle emerging from a private road or driveway, alley, or building to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians using the sidewalk or sidewalk area extending across any such private roadway or driveway, alleyway, or building exitway. When conditions restrict a clear view of any approaching pedestrians, the driver shall stop the vehicle immediately prior to driving onto such sidewalk or sidewalk area, sound an audible approach signal, and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians as may be required.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one (1) year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one (1) predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one (1) year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two (2) or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(Ord. 1579-72: Ord. 2120-03 § 1 (part).)
Source: City of Columbus, City Codes and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/oh/columbus/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT21TRCO_CH2131OPGE_2131.23EMPRDRALBUFetched: 10/27/2026