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Driver License Suspension & Reinstatement


 

Type of Suspension

Comments

12-Points

Accumulation of 12 points within a two-year period.

Administrative License Suspension (ALS) - Positive Test

Testing with a prohibited blood alcohol concentration.

Administrative License Suspension (ALS) - Test Refusal

Refusing to submit to a blood, breath or urine test when requested to do so by law enforcement.

Child Support Suspension

The Child Support Enforcement Agency has ordered a driver license suspension as a result of a default on a child support order.

Court Suspensions

A suspension limiting driving privileges, and invoked by a court within the state of Ohio.

Failure To File Crash Report

When involved in a vehicle accident that resulted in personal injury, or property damage in excess of $400.00, and BMV form 3303, State Crash Report, is not filed.

First Offense OVI (DUI)

OVI (DUI) coded by the presiding court as a first offense within the last five years.

Habitual Use of Alcohol/Drugs

Conviction of three or more Alcohol/Drug related offenses within a three year period.

High School Suspension

Unauthorized withdrawal from school, habitual absence without legitimate excuse, or suspension/expulsion for drugs or alcohol.

In-State Drug Related

Individual found guilty by an Ohio court of drug related offenses under Chapter 2925 of Ohio Revised Code.

Judgments

Unsatisfied civil judgment resulting from the use, care, or maintenance of a motor vehicle.

Juvenile Suspension

Under 18 and has been adjudicated unruly, delinquent, or juvenile traffic offender.

License/Bond Forfeiture

Failure to pay a fine or appear in court in connection to a traffic offense within Ohio.

Limited Privilege Order

A court grants limited driving privileges during a suspension.

Liquor Law (Violations)

Person of insufficient age uses another person's driver license or alters one's own to purchase alcohol.

Medical (Restricted or Suspension)

Suffering from a physical or mental disability or condition that prevents him/her from exercising reasonable/ordinary control of a motor vehicle.

National Driver Registry (NDR) - Indefinite

Upon a check with other states, an individual is found to be under suspension.

Non-Compliance (Crash Report/Accident/Traffic Ticket/Random Selection)

Any driver and/or owner of a vehicle who fails to show proof of financial responsibility (vehicle insurance) was in effect at the time of an accident/offense will lose his/her driving and registration privileges for a minimum of 90 days.

Non-Resident Violator Compact

Ohio driver has an unpaid ticket from a court in another state.

Out-of-State Alcohol or Drug Related Offenses

An individual pleads guilty or is convicted of a DUI or Drug related offense in another state.

OVUAC

Underage drinking with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of .02% but less than .08%.

Physical Control of a Vehicle While Intoxicated

An individual is convicted of having physical control of a vehicle while intoxicated.

Probationary License Suspension/OVI (DUI)

The probationary license suspension will be triggered by a conviction record with an offense date greater than 12/31/98, the driver is under the age of 18 at the time of the offense, with a prohibited BAC.

Probationary License Suspension/OVUAC

The probationary license suspension/OVUAC will be triggered by a conviction record with an offense date greater than 12/31/98, the driver is under the age of 18 at the time of the offense, with at BAC of .02% or more but less than .08%.

Probationary Revocations
(2 Violations)

A person is convicted of two separate moving violations within any two year period prior to 18 years of age.

Probationary Revocations (3 Violations)

A person is convicted of three separate moving violations within any two year period prior to 18 years of age.

Second Offense OVI (DUI)

OVI (DUI) coded by presiding court as a second or more offense within a six year period.

Security Suspension

Damages from an accident where a "case" has been established by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

Tobacco Violation

When a person under 18 years of age is convicted of possessing, using, purchasing, or receiving cigarettes or other tobacco products.

Violation of Restriction Suspension

A violation of restriction is when a driver drives in violation of driver license restrictions imposed for special mechanical control devices required on a motor vehicle, or any other restrictions applicable to the licensee that were determined to be necessary.

Warrant Block

A block on either driver license and/or vehicle registration due to outstanding arrest warrant.

Weapon on School Property

Under 19 years old and conveying or possessing a deadly weapon or dangerous ordinance to, or on school property.

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