343.05 CIVIL PENALTIES.

   (a)   Unless the driver of the motor vehicle received a citation from a police officer at the time of the violation, or unless one of the exceptions or defenses to liability set forth in Section 343.03(e) and (f) applies, the owner or responsible party for the motor vehicle is subject to a civil penalty if the motor vehicle is recorded by an automated mobile speed enforcement system while being operated in violation of this chapter.

   (b)   The civil penalty under this chapter shall be in accordance with the following schedule:

      (1)   If the civil penalty is paid within thirty (30) calendar days of the Date of Issuance of the Notice of Liability - ninety-five dollars ($95.00).

      (2)   If the civil penalty is paid in more than thirty (30) calendar days, but within sixty (60) calendar days after the Date of Issuance of the Notice of Liability - one hundred and twenty-five dollars ($125.00).

      (3)   If the civil penalty is paid in more than sixty (60) calendar days, but within ninety (90) calendar days after the Date of Issuance of the Notice of Liability - one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00).

      (4)   If the civil penalty is paid in more than ninety (90) calendar days of the Date of Issuance of the Notice of Liability - one hundred and seventy-five dollars ($175.00).

      (5)   Persons who choose to pay the civil penalty without appearing before a Hearing Officer may do so in the manner indicated on the notice of liability.

      (6)   A violation for which a civil penalty is imposed under this chapter is not a moving violation for the purpose of assessing points under Ohio R.C. Section 4510.036 for minor misdemeanor moving traffic offenses and may not be recorded on the driving record of the owner or operator of the motor vehicle and shall not be reported to Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

         (Ord. 2016-12-121. Passed 12-21-16.)