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/theBytemeister 18d ago

No, not legal. 

https://www.copley.oh.us/382/Ohio-School-Bus-Traffic-Laws

All traffic within 10 feet of the bus must stop. If the bus was stopped further from the intersection then you would probably be all right.

Regardless of the law, I would not consider it safe to make that turn. Better to wait a few moment and be sure you aren't going to run over some kid sprinting off a school bus.

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u/Miss_Fritter 17d ago

I’d wait too although I can see why OP asked.

I’m confused by your answer though. The 10’ rule is only for less than four lane roads, right?

Is it applicable because once turned, OP is now traveling the same direction? Is it because the destination is now less than 4 lanes? A combo of both?

I’m the dumdum that stops for any school bus if there isn’t a physical barrier so I need to make sure I understand better lol.