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Operating a Vehicle After Underage Consumption (OVUAC)
Ohio Revised Code Section 4511.19(B)


Cause

An individual under 21 years of age is convicted of operating a vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .02% or more but less than .08%.

 

Length of Suspension

A definite period of three months (90 days) and up to two (2) years under Ohio Revised Code, section 4510.02(A)(6).

Appeal Procedures

Appeal of conviction must be done through the court that issued the conviction.

An appeal for limited driving privileges must also be made to the court that issued the conviction.

Reinstatement Requirements: Section 4510.038

 

1.

You must successfully complete a remedial driving instruction course given by an accredited remedial driving school, if you are 18 years of age or younger you may complete the juvenile driver improvement program.

 

 

NOTE:

The remedial driver course must show it was completed after the date of conviction of the OVUAC violation.

 

2.

You must file FRA (financial responsibility) Insurance (SR-22 or Bond) if the suspension started before January 1, 2004.  Individuals with a date of offense (OVUAC) on/after January 1, 2004, must provide one of the following insurance types for reinstatement of driving privileges:

 

 

 

 

 

a.

A copy of your automobile insurance identification card.

 

 

b.

A copy of the declaration page of your policy.

 

 

c.

Financial responsibility SR22 or Bond, effective for not less than one (1) year from the ending date of the suspension.

 

 

 

 

3.

A $30.00 reinstatement fee will be required if the suspension notice was mailed on or after October 1, 1997.

 

4.

You must retake the complete driver's license examination.  Upon completion of all the above mentioned requirements, you will be sent an authorization to retest letter.

 

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