"],["Suzanne Schlegel, Psy.D. If your license was suspended for violating Ohio insurance laws and you want to contest your suspended license, you can request an Ohio BMV administrative hearing. My drivers license is suspended but I dont know why or what to do to get it back. Present evidence of employment or an account at a financial institution so a withholding order may be issued. Third and subsequent offenses incur a two-year suspension penalty. An important step in the Ohio drivers license reinstatement process is to provide payment for several types of reinstatement fees. 0077480, was admitted to the practice of law in Ohio in 2004. 1 to 5 years, if you are stopped on suspicion of drunk driving and you, 90 days to 5 years, if you are stopped on suspicion of drunk driving and you, Include a $30 check or money order payable to Treasurer, State of Ohio.". Looking for legal support during your license suspension? <> %PDF-1.6 % Drivers who are currently penalized with an Ohio driving license suspension have the option of applying for limited driving privileges, which will allow them to travel to and from specific locations, such as work, school or medical institutions. (b) If the person's license was suspended as a result of the person pleading guilty to or being convicted of a misdemeanor, at least five years have elapsed since the suspension began, and, for the past five years, the person has not been found guilty of any of the following: (i) An offense involving a moving violation under the law of this state, the law of any of its political subdivisions, or federal law; (ii) A violation of section 2903.06 or 2903.08 of the Revised Code; (2) The person has proof of financial responsibility, a policy of liability insurance in effect that meets the minimum standard set forth in section 4509.51 of the Revised Code, or proof, to the satisfaction of the registrar of motor vehicles, that the person is able to respond in damages in an amount at least equal to the minimum amounts specified in that section. As long as you make your monthly payment and satisfy other requirements, you can get your license back. The following list reviews several types of traffic infractions and their resulting point penalties: Note: To obtain the full list of traffic violations and their point penalties, contact a local office of the OH BMV. By browsing Legal Aids website, you consent to our privacy policy and the use of website cookies. Certain steps in the process to reinstate suspended drivers licenses, such as paying the driving license reinstatement fees can be completed online, by mail, by phone and in person through a local BMV location. If you drive while under a 12-point suspension or OVI suspension, you will face mandatory jail time. 4 0 obj If you are stopped and cited for driving while under suspension, you may be charged with a first-degree misdemeanor. A lock or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. endstream The duration of your driver's license suspension will vary depending on your offense. Please allow 24 hours for the system to process and register your payment. (A) Except as provided in division (F) of this section, a person whose driver's or commercial driver's license has been suspended for life under a class one suspension or as otherwise provided by law or has been suspended for a period in excess of fifteen years under a class two suspension may file a motion with the sentencing court for modification or termination of the suspension.