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Violation Schedule State of Emergency Temporary Fee Schedule

The following VIOLATION SCHEDULE has been adopted by the Middleburg Heights Mayor’s Court to be used when a defendant, who meets the restrictions below, wishes to waive his/her right to appear in open court.

Please contact the court office to obtain the correct waiver amount. Middleburg Heights Mayor’s Court only accepts the following methods of payment: cash, check, money order, MasterCard and Visa. Waivers may be paid in person or mailed to the court office. Defendants are required to provide the signed ticket and proof of insurance.

SPEEDING VIOLATION: $4 per mile in excess of limit plus $100 court costs. 20+ miles in excess of limit: $10 + $4 per mile in excess of limit + $100 costs. Any speed of 30-39mph over the speed limit is $250 fine + $100 costs. Any speed 40mph+ over the speed limit are $300 fine + $100 cost. School zone speeds (up to 39 mph) $5 per mile in excess of limit + $100 court costs.

WARRANT FEE:  $100,
LICENSE FORFEIT FEE:  $50,
COMPUTER FEE:  $2.
CC CONVENIENCE FEE: $10,
DRIVING PRIV REQUEST/MODIFICATION: $30

OVERWEIGHT VEHICLES

0 – 2,000 LBS. OVERWEIGHT $80 + $100 COURT COSTS = $160.00
2,000 – 5,000 LBS. OVERWEIGHT $100 + $1 FOR EA. 100 LBS. OVER + $100
6,000 – 10,000 LBS. OVERWEIGHT $130 + $2 FOR EA. 100 LBS. OVER + $100
OVER 10,000 LBS. OVERWEIGHT $160 + $3 FOR EA. 100 LBS. OVER + $100
GROSS LOAD LIMITS (MINIMUM) $100 + $100 = $200.00

ALL AMOUNTS BELOW INCLUDE COSTS OF $100
($61 CITY, $39 STATE).
See Exceptions***

OFFENSE TOTAL FINE
Change lanes w/out caution $140.00
Child restraint $100.00
Closed road $140.00
Cracking exhaust $125.00
Crossing double yellow line $140.00
Cross median strip $140.00
Curfew (after hours) $140.00
Dog at large $125.00
Evasion of traffic signal $140.00
Exhibition of speed $140.00
Railroad crossing $140.00
Expired plates $125.00
Expired operator’s license $125.00
Failure to comply w/police order $140.00
Failure to display operator’s license $125.00
Failure to yield – no MVA $140.00
Key in ignition $125.00
Faulty muffler $125.00
Fender or bumper required $125.00
Fictitious plates $125.00
Following too closely $140.00
High bumper $125.00
Hitchhiking $125.00
Illegal hunting $140.00
Improper backing $140.00
Improper turn $140.00
Left of center – no MVA $140.00
License plate required $125.00
Litter $125.00
Loose load $140.00
Motorcycle endorsement required $125.00
Motorcycle safety equipment $125.00
Obstructing view $125.00
One license plate $125.00
One way street $140.00
Purpose of way – no damage $140.00
Seat belt – Operator $96.00***
Seat belt – Passenger $91.00***
Slow speed $4 per mile below min. speed + costs
Stop sign $140.00
Tail lights required $125.00
Through trucks prohibited $140.00
Traffic signal $140.00
Turn signal $140.00
Unsafe vehicle $125.00
All Accidents $230.00
DUS (Not ALS/OVI SUSP) $250.00
Temps only $200.00
Disorderly Conduct $200.00
Reckless Operation $350.00

OFFENSES NOT PROCESSED BY
VIOLATIONS BUREAU:

  • Operating motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or any drug of abuse;
  • Leaving the scene of an accident;
  • Failure to yield school bus;
  • Willfully eluding or fleeing a police officer;
  • Drag racing;
  • Any otherwise waiverable ticket marked by the officer, by reason of unusual circumstance, “PERSONAL APPEARANCE REQUIRED”