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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The meanings of lane-use control signal indications are as follows:
(A) A steady downward green arrow means that the lane over which the arrow signal indication is located is open to vehicle travel in that direction.
(B) A steady yellow “X” means that the lane over which the signal indication is located is about to be closed to vehicle traffic in that direction and will be followed by a steady red “X” signal indication, either within the same signal face or in a downstream signal face.
(C) A steady white two-way left-turn arrow means that the lane over which the signal indication is located is open to traffic making a left turn from either direction of travel, but not for through travel.
(D) A steady white one-way left-turn arrow means that the lane over which the signal indication is located is open to traffic making a left turn in that direction, without opposing turns in the same lane, but not for through travel.
(E) A steady red “X” means that the lane over which the signal indication is located is closed to vehicle traffic in the direction viewed by the road user.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Ohio Revised Code Title XLV. Motor Vehicles Aeronautics Watercraft § 4511.131 - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/oh/title-xlv-motor-vehicles-aeronautics-watercraft/oh-rev-code-sect-4511-131/
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