Ohio Code 5537.99 – Penalty
(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, whoever violates division (C) of section 5537.16 of the Revised Code is guilty of a minor misdemeanor on a first offense; on each subsequent offense such person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.
Attorney's Note
Under the Ohio Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor of the fourth degree | up to 30 days | up to $250 |
| Minor misdemeanor | up to $150 |
Terms Used In Ohio Code 5537.99
- Commission: means the Ohio turnpike and infrastructure commission created by section 5537. See Ohio Code 5537.01
- Person: includes an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, and association. See Ohio Code 1.59
- Rule: includes regulation. See Ohio Code 1.59
- Whoever: includes all persons, natural and artificial; partners; principals, agents, and employees; and all officials, public or private. See Ohio Code 1.02
(B)(1) Whoever violates division (C) of section 5537.16 of the Revised Code when the violation is a civil violation for failure to comply with toll collection rules is subject to a fee or charge established by the commission by rule.
(2) Whoever violates division (C) of section 5537.16 of the Revised Code in regard to allowable axle or vehicle loads shall be fined in accordance with division (A) of section 5577.99 of the Revised Code.