(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, whoever violates this Chapter is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(ORC 4511.53)
(b) An operator and/or passenger of a bicycle or other identified vehicle who is under the age of eighteen (18) years and who violates Chapter 373.02
and the parent, guardian, or legal custodian of said operator and/or passenger, may be issued a written warning detailing the violation, along with information concerning the dangers which result when an accident occurs to a person who is not wearing a helmet. For a first violation thereof, any penalty or fine may be waived when the parent, guardian, or legal custodian provides the City with proof of ownership of a protective helmet that is appropriately fitted to the operator and that meets or exceeds the standards set by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
(c) On a second violation of Chapter 373.02
occurring within one year from the date of a written warning for operating a bicycle or other identified vehicle or being a passenger thereon, the parent, guardian, or legal custodian of said rider and or passenger shall be found guilty of an unclassified misdemeanor and subject to a fine in an amount not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
(d) For each and every subsequent violation of Chapter 373.02
, the fine shall not exceed fifty dollars ($50.00).
(Ord. 2017-16. Passed 8-7-17.)