State v. Smith, 22200 (6-6-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Ronnie Smith, Sr. appeals from the judgment of the Vandalia Municipal Court finding him in violation of R.C. 4511.12, failure to obey a traffic control device.

{¶ 2} The record indicates that Smith was issued a traffic citation on February 24, 2007 for turning right on red at a stoplight where a traffic sign expressly prohibited such turn. At the time, Smith was traveling westbound on the Interstate 70 ramp to Hoke Road in Englewood, Montgomery County, Ohio.

{¶ 3} Smith entered a plea of not guilty on March 5, 2007. Thereafter, the matter proceeded to trial before a magistrate. At…