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Penalties for Ohio DUI / Ohio OVI

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Ohio DUI Penalties – Misdemeanor Levels Only

 

 

1st Offense Ohio DUI:

 

3 days or Alcohol Education Program (AEP) (72 hours)

           

6 days jail / 3 days jail + AEP if high test or refusal with a prior in 20 years

 

Fine: $375 - $1,075

 

Suspension: 6 months – 3 years

 

Yellow DUI Plates: Optional. Mandatory if high test or refusal in 20 years.

 

Ignition Interlock: Optional.

 

Vehicle Sanctions: None

 

 

2nd Offense Ohio DUI:

 

10 days jail (20 days if high test or refusal)

 

Fine: $525 - $1,625

 

Suspension: 1 – 5 years.

 

Yellow DUI Plates: Mandatory.

 

Ignition Interlock: Mandatory

 

Vehicle Sanctions: 90 day immobilization

 

 

3rd Offense Ohio DUI:

 

30 days jail (60 days if high test or refusal)

 

Fine: $850 - $2,750

 

Suspension: 2 – 10 years

 

DUI Plates and Interlock are mandatory

 

Mandatory Forfeiture of Vehicle



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