(a) General Misdemeanor Classifications. Whoever violates any provision of this Traffic Code for which violation no penalty is otherwise provided, is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.
(ORC 4513.99)
(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 2929.24; 2929.28)