Traffic

Traffic Violations Bureau

In accordance with the Ohio Traffic Rules, Rule No. 13, a Traffic Violations Bureau was established with authority to process and dispose of those traffic offenses for which no court appearance is required by law. All traffic offenses except those listed in 1 through 9 of this subdivision may be disposed of by this court's traffic violations bureau.

Offenses Not Processed

The following traffic offenses shall not be processed by this bureau:
  • Indictable Offenses
  • Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or, any other drug offenses
  • Leaving the scene of an accident
  • Driving while under suspension or revocation of driver's license
  • Driving without being licensed to drive
  • A third moving traffic offense within a twelve month period
  • Failure to stop or remain standing upon meeting or overtaking a school bus stopped on the highway for the purpose of receiving or discharging a school child
  • Willfully eluding or fleeing a police officer
  • Drag racing
Criminal Court

Payable Offenses

Payable offenses can be paid through the website at Middletown Municipal Court or by calling 1-866-895-0198. Optionally, fines can be paid in person during the hours of 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Municipal Court cashier's window or evenings and weekends at the Middletown Division of Police. Some of the frequent payable offenses are:

MMC Waiver Payables Effective 01/01/23

Charge

Fees
Seat Belt (Driver)
$155
Seat Belt (Passenger)
$145
Child Restraint / Booster Seat
$175
Red Light / Traffic Signal
$175
Display of Tags
$150
Reckless Operation
$225
Assured Clear Distance
$175
Turn Signal Violation
$150
Marked Lanes
$175
Fail to Control
$175
Speed 1-10 MPH Over
$150
Speed 11-29 MPH Over
$175
Speed 30 or More Over
$275
School Zone 21-34 MPH
$160
School Zone 35 MPH or More
$225
Texting While Driving
$150
Distracted Driving
$100 added to ticket
Tail Light Illumination of Plate
$150
Headlights
$150
Open Flask
$225
Drug Abuse Marijuana
$225
Dog at Large
Non-payable
Dog Without License
$150
Disorderly Conduct
$225
Excessive Smoke
$150
Expired Registration
$150
Lighting
$150
Noise / Horn / Muffler
$150
No O/L (expired <6 months)
$150

Points & License Suspension


Points are assessed by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), not the court. Questions concerning points should be directed to the BMV. A drivers license can be suspended for a variety of reasons including: not having insurance, having an accident without insurance, Driving Under the Influence, certain drug offenses, non-payment of a traffic citation, and accumulation of 12 points. Some of these suspensions originate with a court order and some originate with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.


Contact Us

The BMV is located in Columbus and can be reached at 614-752-7500. A regional office is located in Cincinnati and can be reached at 513-742-7535.