New Franklin Stop When Traffic Obstructed ordinance (§ 335.080)
Chapter 335: Stop and Yield Intersections
In short: Don't enter an intersection or marked crosswalk unless there is room on the other side for your vehicle, even if the signal is green.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
No driver shall enter an intersection or a marked crosswalk unless there is sufficient space on the other side of the intersection or crosswalk to accommodate the vehicle he/she is operating without obstructing the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians, notwithstanding any traffic control signal indication to proceed.
Official source: New Franklin City Code, page 39 of the city's PDF
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.