Ohio § 5555.02
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5555.02, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5555.02.
The board of county commissioners may construct a public road by laying out and building
a new road, or by improving, reconstructing, or repairing any existing public road
or part of an existing public road by grading, paving, widening, altering, straightening,
vacating, changing the direction, draining, dragging, graveling, macadamizing, resurfacing,
applying dust preventives, or otherwise improving the same, and, where an established
road has been relocated, the board may construct and maintain connecting roads between
the old and new locations as will provide reasonable access thereto. The board also may place a county road on nonmaintained status pursuant to section 5541.05 of the Revised Code . The board may purchase or lease, erect, and maintain automatic traffic signals at
intersections of public highways outside municipal corporations as necessary for the
protection of the public traveling upon those highways. Automatic traffic signals shall not be placed at intersections of public highways
on the state highway system unless the board first obtains the approval of the director
of transportation. This section does not apply to roads or highways on the state highway system, except
such portions as the board constructs under plans and specifications approved by the
director and under the director's supervision and inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5555.02
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5555.02 cover?
Section 5555.02 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 5555.02?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 5555.02" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 5555.02 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Ohio can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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