Citation Information

Review your copy of the citation for the Ordinance with which you have been charged. That chapter number should correspond with a specific fine amount plus applicable state and city costs. 

PLEASE NOTE ALL CRIMINAL CITATIONS REQUIRE AN APPEARANCE.

If the "Personal Appearance Required" block is checked "NO" on the citation, you may do one of the following PRIOR to the scheduled court date or you will be expected in court:

PAY ONLINE: Secure payments may be made using a debit or credit card here. Please note a convenience fee will apply.

PAY IN PERSON: You may pay your citation by cash or check 24/7 at the Police Dispatch Window on the 1st floor of the John Bryan Community Center. You may also pay the Clerk of Court on the 2nd floor Mondays and Fridays 1-5pm or Wednesdays 2:30-4:30. 

PAY BY MAIL: Make check or money order payable to the "Village of Yellow Springs" for the amount indicated on your citation or below and mail it to the address on the side of your screen. Please also enclose your signed citation.

If the NO block is checked under FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROOF SHOWN on the citation, you MUST provide proof of financial responsibility (this means insurance information) to the Clerk of Court when payment is made or at your court appearance. Failure to do so may result in the suspension of your license by the Ohio BMV.

Fine Schedule for Common Traffic Offenses

Display of License Plate,
Registration, Obstruction		 436.060 $120

Operating Motor Vehicle
without Valid License 

436.072

 $120
Reasonable Control 434.080 $120
Right of Way; Intersection
or Turning Left		 432.150 or 432.170 $120
Speeding; 1-10 MPH Over 434.031 $100
Speeding; 11-15 MPH Over 434.032 $105
Speeding; 16-20 MPH Over 434.033 $110
Speeding; 21-25 MPH Over 434.034 $125
Speeding; 26-30 MPH Over 434.035 $150
Speeding; 31+ MPH Over 434.036 $175
Starting and Backing Vehicles 432.120 $120
Disorderly Conduct  648.040 $150
Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device 414.010 $120
Assured Clear Distance Ahead 434.030 $150


Fine Schedule for Common Parking Offenses

Parking; Restricted 452.030 $40
Parking; Improper/Handicap 452.040/E $40/$250
Parking; Abandoned or Junk Vehicles 452.050 $40
Parking; Overtime  452.160 $40
Parking; Private Property 452.060 $80
Parking; Display of Expired Plates 436.090 $60


COURT COSTS: +$80.00 to any violation if a court appearance is required or if you choose to appear in court and you are found "GUILTY". For example: If you were cited for Reasonable Control ($120) and wanted to contest the the charge, if you are found Guilty the total would be $200. 

DISTRACTED DRIVING ENHANCEMENT:
If you have received a citation for an offense with the distracted driving enhancement, an additional $100.00 with be added to the original offense.
*Prior to paying your citation you may have the additional $100.00 waived by taking a distracted driving course within 30 days of ticket issuance. 
If you have any questions regarding any of the above information, please contact the court.

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The John Bryan Community Center (more)
100 Dayton St
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
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  • Phone: (937) 767-3400
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  • Office Hours:
    The Clerk of Court is in office Monday and Friday from 1:00 - 5:00pm and also on Wednesday 2:30 - 4:30pm.

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