§ 2109.06. Freeway use prohibited by pedestrians, bicycles, mobility device and animals.

(a)

No person, unless otherwise directed by a police officer, shall:

(1)

As a pedestrian, occupy any space within the limits of the right-of-way of a freeway, except: in a rest area, on a facility that is separated from the roadway and shoulders of the freeway and is designed and appropriately marked for pedestrian use, in the performance of public works or official duties, as a result of an emergency caused by an accident or breakdown of a motor vehicle, or to obtain assistance;

(2)

Except in the performance of public works or official duty, occupy any space within the limits of the right-of-way of a freeway, with an animal-drawn vehicle; a ridden or led animal; herded animals; a pushcart; a bicycle or mobility device, except on a facility that is separated from the roadway and shoulders of the freeway and is designed and appropriately marked for bicycle or mobility device use; a bicycle with motor attached; a motor driven cycle with a motor which produces not to exceed five brake horsepower; an agricultural tractor; or farm machinery;

(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.

(ORC 4511.051; Ord. 787-90: Ord. 2120-03 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2539-2018 , § 2, 9-24-2018)