what are the penalties for reckless driving on private property in ohio?
Brief questions with few or no facts are difficult to answer, similar to a patient appearing to a Dr. & stating “I’m sick” with nothing more, where a consultation is required. I shall offer an answer based on Ohio’s statutory law, but it may not apply specifically in your case, as it is only my best guess. Your citation probably lists a violation of RC 4511.201. This states that no person shall operate a vehicle, trackless trolley, or streetcar on any public or private property other than streets or highways, in willful or wanton disregard of the safety of persons or property. The penalty for a violation is a minor misdemeanor. If within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree, & if two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third deg
