337.26 SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT AND LIGHTS.

   (a)   No person shall operate snow removal equipment on a street unless the lights thereon comply with and are lighted when and as required by the standards and specifications adopted by the Ohio Director of Transportation. (Ord. 35-1977. Passed 6-30-77.)

   (b)   Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, whoever violates this section 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.