State v. Owens

Introduction

{¶ 1} This case involves a traffic citation issued by the Toledo Police to the defendant-appellee, Billy Owens, for driving his truck on a city street that exceeded the weight limits. Prior to trial, Owens filed a motion to dismiss the case pursuant to Crim.R. 12(C). Owens argued that the traffic sign, notifying drivers of the weight limit, failed to comply with state standards and was therefore unenforceable. The Toledo Municipal Court granted Owens' motion.

{¶ 2} On appeal, the city argues that the trial court erred in deciding the general issue in the case, prior to trial, in…