(a) Misdemeanor Classifications.
(1) General classification. Whoever violates any provision of this Traffic Code, is guilty of a minor misdemeanor;
(2) Junk motor vehicles. Whoever violates Section 303.09 is guilty of a minor misdemeanor, and shall also be assessed any costs incurred by the Municipality in disposing of such junk motor vehicle, less any money accruing to the Municipality from such disposal.
(b) Penalties. Whoever is convicted of or pleads guilty to a violation of this Traffic Code shall be imprisoned for a definite term or fined, or both, which term of imprisonment and fine shall be fixed by the court as provided in this section.
Classification of Misdemeanor | Maximum Term of Imprisonment | Maximum Fine |
First degree | 180 days | $1,000.00 |
Second degree | 90 days | 750.00 |
Third degree | 60 days | 500.00 |
Fourth degree | 30 days | 250.00 |
Minor | No imprisonment | 150.00 |
(ORC 2929.21)
(c) Construction Zone Violations. Notwithstanding subsection (b) hereof, upon a finding that any person referred to in subsection (a)(1) hereof or Section 333.99
(a) has operated a motor vehicle in violation of this Traffic Code, in a construction zone where a sign was then lawfully posted, the court, in addition to all other penalties provided by law, shall impose a fine of two times the usual amount imposed for the violation. No court shall impose a fine of two times the usual amount imposed for the violation upon an offender who alleges, in an affidavit filed with the court prior to his sentencing, that the offender is indigent and is unable to pay the fine imposed pursuant to this subsection, provided the court determines the offender is an indigent person and is unable to pay the fine. (ORC 4511.99)