Frequently Asked Questions

Questions

  1. Do I have to have insurance or other financial responsibility coverage on my vehicle?
  2. How do I pay a parking ticket?
  3. How do I pay a traffic ticket for Columbiana Mayor’s Court? (Speed, Stop Sign, Red Light, etc)
  4. How do I pay a traffic ticket for Columbiana County Municipal Court? (Speed, Stop Sign, Red Light, etc)
  5. How do I pay a traffic ticket for Mahoning County Court #5? (Speed, Stop Sign, Red Light, etc)
  6. I was issued a citation but wish to appear in Court, where do I go?
  7. My Son or Daughter was issued a  traffic citation, now what?
  8. I was involved in a motor vehicle accident, how do I get a copy of the report?
  9. I was cited into Mayors Court, where is it located?
  10. I was cited into Columbiana County Municipal Court, where is it located?
  11. I was cited into Mahoning County Court #5, where is it located?
  12. What time is curfew in Columbiana?
  13. Is Columbiana really in 2 different Counties?
  14. I received a letter in the mail that contained a check with instructions to cash it, what do I do?
  15. I received a letter in the mail that claims to be from a loved one and asked me to wire them money, is this legitimate?
  16. Someone just came to my door offering to seal my driveway at an unbelievable price, is this legitimate?

 


 

Do I have to have insurance or other financial responsibility coverage on my vehicle?

In Ohio, it is illegal to drive any motor vehicle without insurance or other financial responsibility (FR) coverage or to allow anyone else to drive the owner’s vehicle without FR coverage.

PROOF OF COVERAGE IS REQUIRED: *Whenever a police officer issues a traffic ticket *At all vehicle inspection stops *Upon traffic court appearances and *Upon random checks by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles.

ANY DRIVER OR OWNER WHO FAILS TO SHOW PROOF OF INSURANCE OR OTHER COVERAGE WILL *Lose his or her driver license for 90 days for a first offense, ONE YEAR for a second offense, and TWO YEARS for additional offenses *Lose his or her license plates and vehicle registration *Pay reinstatement fees of $100.00 first offense, $300.00 second offense, and $600.00 for any additional offense AND *Be required to maintain special FR coverage (“High-risk” insurance or equivalent) on file with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) for up to FIVE YEARS.

ONCE THIS SUSPENSION IS IN EFFECT: Any driver or owner who violates the suspension will have his or her vehicle immobilized and his or her license plates confiscated for at least 30 DAYS first offense and 60 DAYS second offense. For third or subsequent offenses, the vehicle will be forfeited and sold and the person will not be permitted to register any motor vehicle in Ohio for FIVE YEARS.

IF YOU ARE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WITHOUT INSURANCE OR OTHER FR COVERAGE, in addition to all the penalties listed above, you may have:
* A SECURITY SUSPENSION for TWO YEARS or more and
* A JUDGMENT SUSPENSION until damages are completely paid.
* THESE PENALTIES ARE IN ADDITION TO ANY FINES OR PENALTIES IMPOSED BY A COURT OF LAW.
* WARNING: THESE LAWS DO NOT PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY THAT YOU MAY BE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WITH A PERSON WHO HAS NO INSURANCE OR OTHER FR COVERAGE.

 

How do I pay a parking ticket?

Parking ticket fines are listed on the ticket. There will be a check mark next to the violation(s) for which you have been cited.

For your convenience, parking tickets are printed on a self addressed envelope. Simply insert payment, seal the envelope, add postage, and drop it in the mail. You can also pay parking tickets in person at the police dispatch center at 28 South Vine Street 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

***Please note: If we do not receive your payment with in 5 days of the citation issue date, the fine doubles!

How do I pay a traffic ticket for Columbiana Mayor’s Court? (Speed, Stop Sign, Red Light, etc)

If the issuing officer noted that a Personal Appearance is not Required you can pay the citation prior to the court date. You will need to contact Dispatch for your total cost, which consists of the fine plus the court costs. Dispatch can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 330-482-9292 or look up and pay your citation  here “Online Ticket Payment”. The citation must be paid prior to the court date listed on the bottom of the ticket or you must appear in court! 

If the issuing officer noted that a Personal Appearance is Required you must appear in the court listed on the citation at the date and time provided. The court will provide you with the amount of fines and costs at that time.

If you fail to appear in court as noted above, the court may impose additional penalties including Warrant Blocks.

 

How do I pay a traffic ticket for Columbiana County Municipal Court? (Speed, Stop Sign, Red Light, etc)

If the issuing officer noted that a Personal Appearance is not Required you can pay the citation prior to the court date. You will need to contact the court for your total cost, which consists of the fine plus the court costs.  The citation must be paid prior to the court date listed on the bottom of the ticket.

If the issuing officer noted that a Personal Appearance is Required you must appear in the court listed on the citation at the date and time provided. The court will provide you with the total cost at that time.

A list of fines and court costs for the Columbiana County Municipal Court can be found on their website at: http://ccclerk.org/traffic_fees.htm

The Municipal Court Traffic Division handles traffic violations, ticket payouts and vehicle impoundments. Driving Under the Influence and Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle are among the charges which require a court appearance. Fines for many violations may be paid in person or by mail (Felony DUI cases may also be found in the Court of Common Pleas.)

Operating hours:
The clerk’s office is open 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday except for holidays.

Location:
Columbiana County Municipal Court
38832 Saltwell Road
Lisbon, Ohio 44432
Phone 330-424-5326

 

How do I pay a traffic ticket for Mahoning County Court #5 if I was cited in Mahoning County portions of Columbiana? (Speed, Stop Sign, Red Light, etc)

If the issuing officer noted that a Personal Appearance is not Required you can pay the citation prior to the court date. You will need to contact the court for your total cost, the fine plus the court fee.  The citation must be paid prior to the court date on the bottom of the ticket.

If the issuing officer noted that a Personal Appearance is Required you must appear in the court listed on the citation at the date and time provided. The court will provide you with the total cost at that time.

Operating hours:
The clerk’s office is open 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday except for holidays.

Location:
Mahoning County Court #5
72 North Broad Street
Canfield, OH 44406‎.
Phone (330) 533-3643‎

 

I was issued a citation but wish to appear in Court, where do I go?

You will need to appear in court on the date and time that the issuing officer noted on the Citation.  The Columbiana Police Department issues citations in 3 different Courts. Columbiana Mayors Court, Columbiana County Municipal Court, and Mahoning County Court #5. Please see the section below for directions to your particular Court.

 

My Son or Daughter was issued a  traffic citation, now what?

The Juvenile Court will contact you with a date and time that your child must appear in court. When you appear, the Juvenile Court will provide you with the total cost as well as any restrictions that the Judge imposes.

 

I was involved in a motor vehicle accident.  How do I get a copy of the report?

Once a report has been approved by a Supervisor, you may stop by the station and the dispatcher on duty can provide you with a copy. Report Approval is normally completed within 5-7 days from the time the report was taken.  It is useful to have the case number or the driver’s name to help us locate the correct report.  Our address

You can also send a request for the crash report along with payment to the station. Please include the case number that you were provided. If you are unsure of the case number, simply include the driver’s full name that was involved in the crash.  Our address is:

Columbiana Police Department
28 South Vine Street
Columbiana, OH 44408

 

I was cited into Mayors Court, where is it located?

Mayors Court is located in the Council Chambers at City Hall. City Hall is located at 28 West Friend Street (rear of the Police Department)

For directions to City Hall, enter your starting address:

 

I was cited into Columbiana County Municipal Court, where is it located?

Columbiana County Municipal Court is located at 38832 Saltwell Road Lisbon, OH 44432-8305. They can be reached by phone at 330-424-5326.

For directions to Columbiana County Municipal Court, enter your starting address:

 

I was cited into Mahoning County Court #5, where is it located?

Mahoning County Court #5 is located at 72 North Broad Street, Canfield, OH 44406‎. They can be reached by phone at (330) 533-3643‎

For directions to Mahoning County Court #5, enter your starting address:

 

What time is curfew in Columbiana?

Under the age of 16
Sunday -Thursday 10:00 PM
Friday & Saturday 11:00 PM

Age 16 and 17
Sunday – Thursday 11:00 PM
Friday & Saturday 12:00 (midnight)

 

Is Columbiana really in 2 different Counties?

Yes. The majority of the City is located in Columbiana County. However, a small portion on the northern edge is in Mahoning County. If you are issued a Citation in the City, the respective county that you were cited in maintains it’s court jurisdiction. Columbiana Mayor’s Court covers the entire city regardless of which county you are in.

 

I received a letter in the mail that contained a check with instructions to cash it, what do I do?

Do NOT cash the check! This is a scam that is widely circulated. If you are unsure what to do, please contact dispatch and request to speak with an officer or stop by the station and speak with one there.

 

I received a letter in the mail that claims to be from a loved one and asked me to wire them money, is this legitimate?

In most cases this is a scam. People from foreign countries work hard to obtain a list of family members and tend to prey on the elderly. Do not wire money per the letters instructions! We do suggest that you check with family to make sure that your loved one is ok. If you are unsure what to do, please contact dispatch and request to speak with an officer or stop by the station and speak with one there.

 

Someone just came to my door offering to seal my driveway at an unbelievable price, is this legitimate?

Someone usually approaches you driving an older, usually non-descript work truck like a small dump or pick up truck. They explain how they were in the area doing numerous paving jobs and “just happen” to have excess paving material they have to get rid of. Then they offer you the super blow-out price you just can’t turn down.. Please, turn it down.  Most of the time these con artists will simply coat your driveway with spent dirty oil and they’ll tell you to avoid parking for several days. The con men that try this scam usually have no markings on their truck(s) and will write bills on questionable stationary. Rarely are they ever from a local, verifiable address. If you are unsure if a solicitor is legitimate, contact dispatch at 330-482-9292 and verify that the person has obtained a solicitors permit from the Chief of Police.