ODPS Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Driver License Suspension & Reinstatement

Probationary License Suspension OVI (DUI) (PD)

• The Probationary License Suspension for Operating a Vehicle while under the Influence (OVI) will be triggered by a conviction record with an offense date greater than12/31/98, the driver is under the age of 18 at the time of the offense, with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of .08% or above.

• Six months.

• There is no provision in the law for driving privileges on this suspension.

• You are entitled to an Administrative Hearing on this matter;
• Your request for a hearing must be made to this Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) within thirty (30) days of the mailing date of the notice;
• After the request is made, you will be notified of the time and place of the hearing.  You may appear in person, or you may be represented by an Attorney;
• The scope of the hearing is to present evidence and examine witnesses that can show cause why your driving privileges should not be suspended;

• After the Administrative Hearing, the Hearing Office will send a recommendation to the BMV. You will be notified by mail.

• Serve six month suspension;
• Successful completion of Juvenile Driver Improvement Course, approved by the registrar of the BMV;
• Payment of reinstatement fee;
• Successful completion of driver license examination.