Perrysburg Municipal Court
   Wood County, Ohio

NON-WAIVERABLE TRAFFIC AND CRIMINAL OFFENSES

Certain traffic violations and criminal offenses can be waived; that is you can admit guilt and pay your fines and court costs by mail or in person without having to appear before the judge. Other violations REQUIRE a court appearance under the law.  Below you will find a list of the offenses which require mandatory appearances.

The date on the ticket is the last day you will have to plead not guilty, waiver the charge, or appear in court.  If you plead not guilty, a future court date will be assigned.

The following offenses require a court appearance, they are non-waiverable offenses:

• A third moving traffic offense or more within a twelve (12) month period;
   

• A felony or indictable offense;
   

• Operation or physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs of abuse;
   

• Wrongful entrustment;
   

• Leaving the scene of an accident;
   

• Driving while under suspension or revocation of driver’s license;
   

• Driving without being licensed to drive or with a license that has been expired more than six (6) months;
   

• Any speed in excess of 35 MPH over limit;
  

• Failure to stop and remain stopped 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;
   

• When damage is inflicted upon a victim and restitution is required;
   

• Misrepresentation of gross vehicle weight R.C. 5577.10;
   

• All other offenses not disposable under the pay-out schedules.

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