Intersection.
Columbus City Codes § 2101.17
in effect2101.17 - Intersection.
"Intersection" means:
(1) The area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the lateral curb lines, or if none, the lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two (2) streets or highways that join one (1) another at, or approximately at, right angles, or the area within which vehicles traveling upon different streets or highways that join at any other angle might come into conflict. The junction of an alley or driveway with a street or highway does not constitute an intersection unless the street or highway at the junction is controlled by a traffic control device;
(2) If a street or highway includes two (2) roadways that are thirty (30) feet or more apart, then every crossing of each roadway of such divided street or highway by an intersecting street or highway constitutes a separate intersection. If both intersecting streets or highways include two (2) roadways thirty (30) feet or more apart, then every crossing of any two (2) roadways of such streets or highways constitutes a separate intersection;
(3) At a location controlled by a traffic control signal, regardless of the distance between the separate intersections as described in subsection (2):
(a) If a stop line, yield line, or crosswalk has not been designated on the roadway within the median between the separate intersections, the two (2) intersections and the roadway and median constitute one (1) intersection.
(b) Where a stop line, yield line, or crosswalk line is designated on the roadway on the intersection approach, the area within the crosswalk and any area beyond the designated stop line or yield line constitute part of the intersection.
(c) Where a crosswalk is designated on a roadway on the departure from the intersection, the intersection includes the area that extends to the far side of the crosswalk.
(ORC 4511.01(KK); Ord. 1170-75: Ord. 2120-03 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 1182-2014, § 2, 6-16-2014)
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_CH2101DE_2101.17INFetched: 10/27/2026