(a) General Classification. Whoever violates any provision of this Traffic Code, for which violation no penalty is otherwise provided, is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree on a first offense; on each subsequent offense within one year after the first offense, such person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(ORC 4511.99(D), 4513.99(C); Ord. 113-1990. Passed 12-17-90.)
(b) Penalties.
(1) Certain parking offenses as specified hereinbelow in this subsection (1) are hereby declared to be waiverable offenses. In lieu of Court appearance, each owner or operator charged with such an offense may pay a penalty to the Chief of Police or his authorized representative as follows and as set forth in Section 303.11:
(Ord. 109-1990. Passed 12-3-90.)
A. 1. If the illegally-parked vehicle is not a pole trailer, semitrailer, trailer, or truck with a net weight in excess of 6000 pounds, then the penalty shall be as follows:
(Ord. 63-2000. Passed 6-5-00.)
If paid within 72 hours of the time notice was issued | After 72 hours but within 60 days from the time notice was issued | After 60 days but prior to the time complaint and summons is issued |
If paid within 72 hours of the time notice was issued | After 72 hours but within 60 days from the time notice was issued | After 60 days but prior to the time complaint and summons is issued | |
In truck loading zones [351.03(n)(1)] | $20.00 | $25.00 | $35.00 |
In bus zones [351.03(n)(2)] | 25.00 | 30.00 | 40.00 |
During posted rush hours [351.03(n)(3)] | 30.00 | 40.00 | 50.00 |
In fire lane [351.03(n)(4)] | 15.00 | 20.00 | 30.00 |
Double parking [351.03(l)] | 25.00 | 35.00 | 45.00 |
Blocking a drive [351.03(b)] | 20.00 | 25.00 | 35.00 |
15.00 | 20.00 | 30.00 | |
Other prohibited standing or parking places [351.03] | 15.00 | 20.00 | 30.00 |
Manner of parallel parking [351.04] | 10.00 | 15.00 | 25.00 |
Manner of angle parking [351.05] | 10.00 | 15.00 | 25.00 |
All night parking [351.09] | 15.00 | 20.00 | 30.00 |
Parking on private or public property [351.10] | 20.00 | 25.00 | 35.00 |
Parking in landscaped area [351.101] | 25.00 | 35.00 | 45.00 |
Obstructing lane access [351.11] | 15.00 | 20.00 | 30.00 |
Single use of meter [353.07] | 15.00 | 20.00 | 30.00 |
Disability parking [351.12] | 100.00 | 125.00 | 150.00 |
Unlawful parking in meter zone [353.03] | 20.00 | 25.00 | 35.00 |
Parking in violation of rules and regulations [355.05] | 15.00 | 20.00 | 30.00 |
Parking expired vehicle [355.11] | 20.00 | 25.00 | 35.00 |
(Ord. 119-2018. Passed 10-15-18.)
2. If the illegally-parked vehicle is a pole trailer, semitrailer, trailer, or truck with a net weight in excess of 6000 pounds, then the penalty for a violation of any of the ordinances listed in subsection (b)(1)A.1. hereof shall be seventy-five dollars ($75.00) if paid within seventy-two hours of the time the parking violation notice was issued, and one hundred dollars ($100.00) if paid after seventy-two hours of the time the notice was issued, but prior to the time a complaint and summons is issued.
(Ord. 121-1995. Passed 8-21-95.)
B. If a complaint and summons has been issued, the penalty shall be fixed by the Court as provided in Section 303.99(b)(2).
C. In computing the seventy-two hour time period specified hereinabove, intervening Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays shall be excluded. Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays shall be included in computing the sixty day time period. Penalties may be paid by mail provided they are postmarked by the due date.
D. The failure of the owner or operator to make payment to the Chief of Police or his authorized representative as specified hereinabove shall render the owner or operator subject to the penalties provided in Section 303.99(b)(2) for violations of the provisions of this chapter.
(2) Except as provided in subsection (b)(1) hereof, 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 subsection.
Classification of Misdemeanor | Maximum Term of Imprisonment | Maximum Fine |
First degree | 6 months | $ 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; Ord. 109-1990. Passed 12-3-90; Ord. 67-2005. Passed 6-6-05.)