DUI Laws in Ohio
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Ignition Interlock Device Laws
- According to Ohio ignition interlock device laws, the court may order, at its discretion, that a first-time DUI offender install an ignition interlock device on any vehicle he or she drives. For repeat offenders, installation of an interlock device is mandatory.
License Suspension
Administrative Suspension
DUI laws in Ohio state that a driver is considered to be operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI) if he or she has a BAC of .08% or higher while driving.
If a driver tests above this level at the time of arrest or refuses to take a field breathalyzer test, he or she is subject to an immediate administrative license suspension.
The suspension will last from 90 days to five years, depending on the circumstances.
Judicial Suspension
After conviction for OVI, an offender is subject to a court-ordered suspension that is distinct from the administrative suspension.
DUI Penalties and Fees in Ohio
| 1st Offense | Fine: $250 to $1,000 Jail Time: 3 days to 6 months Period of License Suspension: 6 months to 3 years |
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| 2nd Offense | Fine: $300 to $1,500 Jail Time: 10 days minimum Period of License Suspension: 1 to 5 years |
| 3rd Offense | Fine: $800 to $10,000 Jail Time: 30 days to 1 year Period of License Suspension: 3 years to permanent license suspension |
Get Your Suspended Drivers License Reinstated
Our goal is to get you back to the road safely and legally, here’s how to get your license back
Schedule Install Ohio License ReinstatementSource(s): Ohio Rev. Code §§ 4511.9, 4510.13, 4510.022
DMV.org: The DMV Made Simple. DUI & DWI in Ohio. Retrieved April 17, 2017 from http://www.dmv.org/oh-ohio/automotive-law/dui.php
Last Updated: November 13, 2019
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