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Non-Resident Violator Compact

Ohio Revised Code Section 4511.95


Cause

An out of state court informs the Ohio BMV that there is an outstanding traffic ticket against the Ohio driver.

 

Length of Suspension

Indefinite suspension until requirements are met.

 

Appeal Procedure

Person may request an administrative hearing by writing to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) within 30 days from the date of the notice. The hearing request does stay the suspension. The scope of the hearing will be to determine if subject was the one issued the citation in said state.

Reinstatement Requirements

  1. Pay any fines or costs from the out of state court.

  2. The out of state court must send a release/receipt to the BMV, or the suspended party may send a copy of the receipt that they received from the court.

  3. Pay a $12.50 or a $30.00 (on or after 10/01/97) reinstatement fee, if the court fine had not been paid before the beginning date of the violator compact suspension.

    Mail the reinstatement fee to:

    Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
    Attn: CDL/In-State Violations Unit
    P.O. Box 16784
    Columbus OH 43216-6784

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