License/Bond Forfeiture
Ohio Revised Code Section 4510.22
Cause
Driver is charged with a violation which is classified as a first,
second, third or fourth degree misdemeanor. Driver either fails to appear in court at the
required time or appears and pleads guilty or is found guilty and fails to pay the fine
within the required time.
Length of Suspension
Driver license and vehicle registration are suspended indefinitely.
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Effective May 19, 1997, per
Senate Bill 121, Vehicle Registration will also be blocked with this
suspension.
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Suspension
remains in effect until the driver appears in court to answer the charge and pay the fine,
or pays the fine originally imposed.
The
vehicle registration and license remains suspended until a "Release of
Forfeiture" is received from the court.
Appeal Procedures
None.
Reinstatement
Requirements:
Driver must make a court
appearance and pay all fines.
Release of forfeiture
forwarded to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
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Effective
October 16, 2009, House Bill 1 requires a $25.00 reinstatement fee if mailing
date on suspension notice is 10/16/09 or greater.
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