Ohio harsh penalties for drivers who drive under the influence or break other traffic laws including fines, potential jail time, driver’s license suspensions, and reinstatement fees. Driving is considered a privilege that can be revoked or suspended for various reasons.
One such reason is accruing too many traffic violation points. The Ohio point system is used to indicate the severity of each traffic violation. It applies a specific point value to each traffic violation. Should a driver accrue 12 or more points within a two year period, their driver’s license will be suspended.
Following a driver’s license suspension in Ohio, you might be wondering how exactly you can go about getting your license reinstated. Below, we will take a look at how to get your license back after having your license suspended.
Disclaimer: The following is not legal advice. It is general information meant to inform. Please consult with a Columbus driving under suspension attorney for legal advice and representation on your individual case.
Can I Get My License Back After Suspension in Ohio?
In general, a driver in Ohio can get their license back following a suspension of most kinds by following the license reinstatement process. The guidelines for this process are laid out by the Ohio Department of Public Safety and are as follows:
- A driver must wait for the suspension period to end/pass.
- A driver must complete any required driver safety and/or alcohol courses.
- All citations, tickets, and fines that a driver owes must be paid to the state of Ohio.
Depending on the type of suspension a driver is given, the requirements may vary.
It is important to note that you are not allowed to drive under suspension unless you have been granted limited driving privileges for each suspension. So, if you have two suspensions, you will likely need two sets of limited driving privileges to be driving legally.
If you are currently facing a driving under suspension charge, it could be beneficial to speak with a Columbus driving under suspension attorney from Maher Law Firm. Attorney Maher will provide a free quote over the phone if he feels he can help in some way. If he can’t help, he will try to point you in the right direction.
What are Limited Driving Privileges in Ohio?
When it comes to driver’s license suspensions, you may be able to receive limited driving privileges in certain cases. As detailed on the Ohio BMV’s website, a limited driving privileges court order will modify a suspension and give someone the ability to drive. The court order will specify times, places, and reasons to the limited driving privileges, such as for work, medical, or educational purposes.
What is the Process of Getting My License Back?
As discussed above, there is a process that will need to be followed in order to reinstate your driver’s license. This will often include waiting for the suspension period to pass, completing any required driver safety or alcohol related courses, and ensuring that you have paid any fines, fees, or tickets that you may owe.
Alternatively, an individual may also appeal a driver’s license suspension in the county they live in as outlined in Section 119.12 of the Ohio Revised Code.
About the Author
The Maher Law Firm, LLC is a criminal and traffic defense law firm based in Columbus, Ohio. As a leading traffic violation law firm, Maher Law Firm has been helping people address criminal and traffic violations for over ten years. Attorney Maher can be reached by calling 614-205-2208 or by contacting their Columbus driving under suspension attorney online.
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