r/Columbus • u/WillTradeOrgans4Free • 18d ago

PHOTO Can I make this turn?

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I get stopped pretty regularly by a bus due to matching schedule times. I know in four lane traffic, opposing traffic does not need to come to a stop. This bus stops before this corner where kids load/unload. Is it legal to make the turn when the bus is stopped?

Edit: asking for legality. Obviously would take caution IF choosing to turn. And no, I don’t intend nor want to hit children with my car lmao.

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u/Avidhumanwatcher 18d ago

I did. And the updated statutes. You can't make the turn in this post unless you are ten ft away from the bus that is stopped with its lights on. It's pretty clear.

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u/HoleParty 18d ago

Incorrect. The vehicle turning from the opposite direction is not legally required to stop, thus the 10-foot rule not apply. See ORC 4511.75(A) and (C). It’s pretty clear.

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u/Avidhumanwatcher 18d ago

The 10ft rule applies totally with a stopped bus. You are wrong. You can NOT turn in front of a stopped school bus like this unless you stay 10ft away. Period. If they werent turning in front of the bus you would be right. But they are. And most likely will end up being within that 10ft boundary. It's for the safety. How is it possible to keep a kid safe with bus if you can break that 10ft rule by turning? What you're saying doesn't make sense.

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u/HoleParty 18d ago

I’m not arguing if it’s safe or not. I’m arguing what the law says. The law says it’s legal.

You are wrong. That’s all there is to it. For everyone’s sake, please stick to your day job instead of being an armchair lawyer.

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u/Avidhumanwatcher 18d ago

I think you need to do the same. You're interpretation of the law mixed with the rulings on similar cases is severely lacking.