303.99 GENERAL TRAFFIC CODE PENALTIES.
   (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 on a first offense; on a second offense within one year after the first offense, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree; on each subsequent offense within one year after the first offense, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(ORC 4511.99)
   (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 2929.28)