Ohio DUI Laws & Drunk Driving Penalties


Overview of the penalties upon conviction of DUI in Ohio

Ohio DUI Laws, BAC limits, fines, jail times, IID requirements, suspension/revocation periods and SR22 insurance requirements for first time and repeat offenders with multiple DUI's.

If you've been charged with DUI in Ohio, the law allows only 5 days for a Ohio DUI Lawyer to make a request with the Ohio BMV (Bureau of Motor Vehicles) for a hearing to help save your drivers license.

What are the penalties for DUI in Ohio?

The penalties for driving under the influence in Ohio will depend upon the exact circumstances of each particular case and the number of previous offenses (if any) a person has.

In Ohio DUI is known as OVI (operating a vehicle intoxicated)

OH OVI DUI Penalties

Ohio is a state with a 6 year 'washout period' also known as a 'look back period'

1st OVI / DUI Offense - Misdemeanor

The penalty upon conviction of a first OVI / DUI offense in Ohio:

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2nd OVI / DUI Offense - Misdemeanor

The penalty upon conviction of a second OVI / DUI offense in Ohio:

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3rd OVI / DUI Offense - Misdemeanor

The penalty upon conviction of a third OVI / DUI offense in Ohio:

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4th (and subsequent) OVI / DUI Offense - Felony

The penalty upon conviction of a fourth or subsequent OVI / DUI offense in Ohio:

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Implied Consent (Chemical Testing) Laws

Ohio Chemical Testing Laws

It is an offense in Ohio to refuse to submit to or fail to complete a chemical test when required to do so.

Chemical Test Refusal Penalties - Ohio

First Chemical Test Refusal

Second Chemical Test Refusal

Third Chemical Test Refusal

Fourth Chemical Test Refusal

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What is the legal alcohol limit in Ohio

The maximum legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limits in Ohio for driving are as follows:

ADULT DRIVERS - BAC LIMIT = 0.08%
In the State of Ohio it is an offense for adult drivers to drive any regular motor vehicle with 0.08% or more, by weight, of alcohol in his/her blood.

DRIVERS UNDER 21 - BAC LIMIT = 0.02%
In the State of Ohio it is an offense for drivers under the age of 21 (minors) to drive any motor vehicle with 0.02% or more, by weight, of alcohol in his/her blood.

COMMERCIAL DRIVERS - BAC LIMIT = 0.04%
In the State of Ohio it is an offense for drivers who drive commercial vehicles to drive any commercial motor vehicle with 0.04% or more, by weight, of alcohol in his/her blood.

It is an offense to refuse to submit to a chemical test in Ohio and implied consent laws are enforced.

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