LibGuides: Ohio Driver's License Suspensions and Reinstatements Law: Ohio Laws

Ohio Revised Code

Oh. Rev. Code Sec. 119.06
Outlines when a hearing is required before suspension of a driver's license.
Oh. Rev. Code Sec. 119.062
The BMV is not required to hold any hearing in connection with an order canceling or suspending a motor vehicle driver's or commercial driver's license pursuant to section 2903.06, 2903.08, 2921.331, 4549.02, 4549.021, or 5743.99 or any provision of Chapter 2925., 4509., 4510., or 4511. of the Revised Code or in connection with an out-of-service order issued under Chapter 4506. of the Revised Code.
Oh. Rev. Code Sec. 119.12
Driver may appeal the final decision of the BMV in connection with a driver's license to the common pleas court of the county in which the person lives.
Oh. Rev. Code Sec. 2903.06
A court must suspend driver's license when driver is convicted of vehicular homicide or manslaughter
Oh. Rev. Code Sec. 2921.331
Failure to comply with police order. The court shall not grant limited driving privileges to the offender on a suspension imposed for a felony violation of this section. The court may grant limited driving privileges to the offender on a suspension imposed for a misdemeanor violation of this section as set forth in section 4510.021 of the Revised Code. No judge shall suspend the first three years of suspension under a class two suspension of an offender's license, permit, or privilege required by this division on any portion of the suspension under a class one suspension of an offender's license, permit, or privilege required by this division.
Oh. Rev. Code Sec. 4506.16
Commercial drivers licenses may be suspended and the driver disqualified. No limited driving privileges.
Oh. Rev. Code Sec. 4509.101
Suspension for failure to provide proof of insurance at time of accident, when given a ticket or at random times.
Oh. Rev. Code Sec. 4509.17
Failure to deposit money to pay for accident if you are uninsured results in suspension.
Oh. Rev. Code Sec. 4510.02
Periods of driver's license suspensions. 4510.02(A) deals with court ordered suspensions. 4510.02(B) deals with BMV suspensions.
Oh. Rev. Code Sec. 4510.021
Unless expressly prohibited by any other section of the Revised Code, a court may grant limited driving privileges for any purpose described in division (A) of this section during any suspension imposed by the court. However, unless expressly authorized by a section of the Revised Code, a court may not grant limited driving privileges during any suspension imposed by the BMV.
Oh. Rev. Code Sec. 4510.036
Records of bureau of motor vehicles - points assessed
Oh. Rev. Code Sec. 4510.037
Provides that a suspension by the BMV for points violation, may be appealed to Municipal Court.
Oh. Rev. Code Sec. 4510.10
Reinstatement fees payment plan or payment extension plan, either by your municipal or county court or the BMV.
Oh. Rev. Code Sec. 4510.11
Driving under suspension or in violation of license restriction
Oh. Rev. Code Sec. 4510.13
Restrictions on suspending suspension periods or granting limited driving privileges for ovi.
Oh. Rev. Code Sec. 4510.17
The BMV must suspend license when driver is convicted out-of-state driving while intoxicated. The driver may request a hearing by the BMV or a local court.
Oh. Rev. Code Sec. 4510.31
Court may grant limited driving privileges to a juvenile if the juvenile's ability to continue employment, education or treatment is jeopardized.
Oh. Rev. Code Sec. 4510.61
Drivers License Compact enacted into Ohio law.
Oh. Rev. Code Sec. 4510.73
Notwithstanding any provision of the Revised Code to the contrary, any court whose jurisdiction has been invoked under the Revised Code regarding a driver's license matter, other than a matter involving a commercial driver's license, is hereby conferred concurrent jurisdiction to adjudicate all issues and appeals regarding that driver's license matter, including issues of validity, suspension, and, with regard to any suspension imposed by the BMV.
Oh. Rev. Code Sec. 4511.19
Operating vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs - OVI.
Oh. Rev. Code Sec. 4511.191
BMV suspends your license if you refuse to take a chemical test or your test shows .08% alcohol or more.
Oh. Rev. Code Sec. 4511.197
License suspension under 4511.191 may be appealed in the same court where the OVI case is.

New Legislation

HB 29 (2024)
Effective 4/9/25. The bill authorizes a person whose driver’s license is suspended for failure to pay child support to petition a court for limited driving privileges.
It also authorizes a person who is in default on child support payments to present evidence that a driver’s license suspension would effectively prevent that person from paying child support or the arrearage due under the child support order.
SB 37 (2024)
Passed 12/24. Makes it easier for drivers to get their licenses back and reduces the ways to lose a license.