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Ohio Drunk Driving Fines & Penalties1st Offense
First Drunk Driving ConvictionThe first time you are arrested and convicted of drunk driving in Ohio, you will receive an Administrative License Suspension (ALS) 90 days. This ALS suspension is independent of your court ordered suspension that will be from 6 months to 3 years in duration. If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was between .08%-.17% you will serve a mandatory 72 hours in jail. You will also be ordered to pay a fine between $250 and $1,000. 2nd OffenseSecond Drunk Driving ConvictionThe second OVI you receive in Ohio will cost you a 1 year ALS if it was within 6 years of your previous DUI. This ALS suspension is independent of your court ordered suspension that will be from 1 to 5 years. If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was between .08%-.17% you will serve a mandatory 10 days in jail. You will also be ordered to pay a fine between $350 and $1,500. The court may also place you in an alcohol treatment or driver intervention program at your own expense.
3rd OffenseThird Drunk Driving ConvictionA 3rd drunk driving conviction in the State of Ohio and you will receive a 3 year administrative license suspension (ALS) if the conviction is within 6 years of the first. This ALS suspension is independent of your court ordered suspension that will be from 2 to 10 years. If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was between .08%-.17% you will serve a mandatory minimum 30 days in jail, or, if the court allows, electronically monitored house arrest. You will also be ordered to pay a fine between $500 and $2,500. The court will order you to an alcohol or drug treatment program at your own expense. Get a Free SR-22 Auto Insurance Quote
4th and 5th OffenseFourth and Fifth Drunk Driving ConvictionsAll 4th and 5th drunk driving convictions in the State of Ohio will receive a 3 year administrative license suspension (ALS) if the conviction is within 6 years of the first. This ALS suspension is independent of your court ordered suspension that will be from 3 years to life. If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was between .08%-.17% you will serve a mandatory minimum 60 days in jail, or up to 1 year. In addition to this imprisonment, the court can charge 4th and future OVI's with having previous convictions which carries jail time up to 5 years. You will also be fined from $800-$10,000.
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6th OffenseSixth Drunk Driving ConvictionA 6th drunk driving convictions in the State of Ohio is considered a Felony and the convicted driver will face from 60 days to 5 years in Prison. The court suspension of the convicted driver's license will be from 3 years to life. The vehicle of the convicted driver will be subject to forfeiture by the State of Ohio and the driver will be placed in a treatment program determined by the court. There will also be a fine from $800-$10,000. Drinking and Driving Laws in OhioIt is illegal in the State of Ohio to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or above. The limit is lower for commercial drivers and drivers under the age of 21. In Ohio a DUI is called a OVI, meaning "Operating a Vehicle Intoxicated". The Ohio OVI law includes alcohol or drugs or both. While the OWI specify's a .08 BAC in the case of alcohol, it is illegal to drive with any amount of a controlled substance such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, or meth present in the driver's blood. How many drinks does it take to reach the legal limit in Ohio? The best answer is not to drink and drive . The State of Ohio has strict laws for drunk driving, and when you drink and drive in Ohio, you risk your freedom, finances and your future. Drunk Driving Laws in OhioState of Ohio BAC Laws: All drivers with a BAC of .08 or higher.
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