LaStar, I know in Michigan that traffic ticket amounts can be "worked off" by doing community service. I did not check to see if Ohio has a similar program for low-income individuals, but it might be worth your while to check on this. I have got to tell you, though, that the number of community service hours required is a LOT. But there could be this option for you.
Edit to add:
I just checked and Ohio does, indeed, have a similar program for those who cannot afford to pay fines. You will be given a number of community hours to serve and a time within which these hours must be served, but you will not have to come up with the money for the ticket.
An advantage you might find in this, in your particular situation, is that oftentimes, by doing community service, you can meet people who can help direct you to possible paying positions available in the community.