Important Information
If proof of insurance was not shown to the officer, a copy MUST be enclosed when payment is made.
If you are cited for more than 1 offense and have questions regarding payment, please call the court at (440) 930-4103. All fines must be paid by court date.
Effective: April 1, 2025
Moving Violations
Speed:
| Offense |
Fine |
Total |
| 0-10 miles over limit |
$40.00 |
$160.00 |
| 11-20 mph over limit |
$65.00 |
$185.00 |
| 21-30 mph over limit |
$90.00 |
$210.00 |
| 31 mph and over limit |
$120.00 |
$240.00 |
| Speeding in Construction Zone |
Above Fine Doubled |
Other Moving Violations:
| Offense |
Fine |
Total |
| Approaching Safety Vehicle |
$150.00 |
$270.00 |
| Traffic Control Device |
$75.00 |
$195.00 |
| Other Waiverable Moving Violations |
$75.00 |
$195.00 |
| Unsecure Load |
$75.00 |
$195.00 |
| Excess Weight for Street |
$50.00 |
$170.00 |
| Overwidth |
$50.00 |
$170.00 |
Non Moving Violations
| Offense |
Fine |
Total |
| Court Costs |
$91.00 |
| No Seat Belt - Driver |
$30.00 |
$121.00 |
| No Seat Belt - Passenger |
$20.00 |
$111.00 |
| No Child Restraint/Booster |
$50.00 |
$141.00 |
| Expired Registration |
$40.00 |
$131.00 |
| Expired Operator's License |
$40.00 |
$131.00 |
| All Other Wavierable Non-Moving Violations |
$40.00 |
$131.00 |
Criminal - Waiverable
| Offense |
Fine |
Total |
| Court Costs |
$110.00 |
| Minor Misdemeanor Offenses Only |
$120.00 |
$230.00 |
NOTE:
- All 3rd offense speed within a 12-month period MUST appear in court.
- Speed above 88 mph and above MUST appear in court.
- Speed of 36 mph and above in School Zone must appear in court.
- If personal appearance ir not required, ticket must be paid by 4:00pm on court date. Failure to pay will
result in a $10.00 late fee.
Required Court Appearance - Traffic
- Fail to Yield Emergency Vehicle
- Leaving Scene of Accident
- Passing School Bus
- Speeding in School Zone (36 mph and above)
- 3rd Speed in 12-month period
- Speed of 88 mph and above
- Drag Racing
- No Operator's License
- O.V.I.
- Reckless Operation
- Fictitious Plates/Operator's License
- Permit Unlicensed Driver/Unlawful Entrustment
- Falsification
- Spill/Leak/Drop Material on Roadway
- Park Commercial Vehicle in Residential Area
- Parking Against Traffic
- Parking in Handicap Space
- Fleeing/Eluding
- Railroad Crossing - Lights Flashing/Gates Down
- Accident Violation - with NO proof of insurance
- Driving Under Suspension
Required Court Appearance - Criminal
- Animal at Large
- Disorderly Conduct - Intoxication with Two or More Prior Convictions
Payment Options
Where:
Avon Lake Municipal Court
32855 Walker Road
Avon Lake, Ohio 44012
avonlakecourt.com
866-895-0198
Drop box at the Avon Lake Police Department 24/7
How:
In person, drop box, or by mail
Cash, Check, or money order
In person, by phone, or online
Credit/Debit Cards*
*Credit/Debit Card payment fees:
Payments up to $66.99: $2.00 fee
Payments $67.00 and up: 3% fee
Debit Card: $2.00 fee (in person)
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