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Physical Control of a Vehicle While Intoxicated

Ohio Revised Code Section 4511.194


Cause:

Having Physical Control of a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

 

Length of Suspension:

Determined by the Court. If no suspension period is assessed, no reinstatement fee is required.

 

Limited Driving Privileges:

Driver may file a petition for limited driving privileges in the municipal, county, mayor's, or in the case of a minor, juvenile court that has jurisdiction over the place of arrest. (Section 4510.021).

Reinstatement Requirements:

1.  Serve the court imposed suspension.

2.  Pay Reinstatement Fee:  $425.00 ($475.00 if the offense occurred after September 30, 2008)

3.  Show Proof of Insurance by forwarding the proper documentation to:

Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
P.O. Box 16520
Columbus OH 43216-6520
Attn. RE Fee

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