New Franklin Obstructing the Flow of Traffic Prohibited ordinance (§ 385.020)
Chapter 385: Abandoned Vehicles
In short: A driver whose vehicle blocks the flow of traffic must make every reasonable effort to move it, or face a fine of $10 to $50, except after an accident with injury or death.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
Except in the case of an accident resulting in the injury or death of any person, the driver of a vehicle which for any reason obstructs the regular flow of traffic on the roadway of any public road or State highway shall make every reasonable effort to move the vehicle or have it moved so as not to block the regular flow of traffic. Any person who fails to comply with the requirements of this Section is guilty of an ordinance violation and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00).
Official source: New Franklin City Code, page 128 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.