Violation Bureau Fine Schedule And Payment Information

The offenses listed below do not require a court appearance unless it is your third or more moving violation within the last twelve (12) months

If a personal appearance is necessary, bring with you proof of insurance as of THE DATE OF YOUR TRAFFIC VIOLATION. Proof of insurance may be shown with a form from your insurance agent or a current face sheet of your insurance policy.

Failure to pay or appear may result in your Driver's LICENSE BEING CANCELLED, Suspended, or an arrest warrant.
4513.263 Seat Belt
Driver $76.00
Passenger $66.00
4511.21 Speed
0-20 MPH Over Limit $100.00
21+ MPH Over Limit $125.00
4511.12 - 4511.17 Traffic Control Devices $115.00
4511.21A - 4511.65 ADCA/Slow Speed $115.00
4511.70 - 4511.75 Miscellaneous Violations $115.00
4513.02 - 4513.262 Mechanical Violations $115.00
4513.27 - 4513.31 Safety & Load Violations $115.00
4511.69F Parking in a Handicap Zone MUST APPEAR
4511.66 - 4511.69 Parking Violations $110.00
4503.11 - 4503.21 Registration/Display of Plates $110.00
4510.12(MM) Expired Operator's License (Less than 6 Months) $175.00
2nd Moving Violation Within 1 Year Add $20.00 to Amount Owed
3rd Moving Violation Within 1 Year $300.00 Bond and MUST APPEAR

Payment Options

By Mail:
  1. Include your ticket, and mail with check or money order, made payable to the Muskingum County Court, for the total amount due. If you want to receive a receipt, you must send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your payment.
  2. nclude Proof of Insurance (if not shown to the officer). Proof of insurance is required by Ohio Law.
In Person:
  1. You may pay by cash or with credit card (Visa or MasterCard only) during office hours (8:00am-4:00pm M-F).
    When the Court is closed, you may pay at the Sheriff's Dept.
  2. If you wish to appear or are ORDERED TO APPEAR:
    You must appear on your court date at 8:45 a.m. You may enter a plea of Guilty, No Contest, or Not Guilty. A plea of Guilty or No Contest requires payment of your fine and court cost at that time. A Not Guilty plea will continue your case to a trial date.