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Below is a list of Ohio OVI Penalties. These penalties are based on blood alcohol levels, past refusals and the number of prior convictions in the past 6 years.
1st Offense OVI Penalties
- 3 Days in Driver Intervention Program (OR 3 Days in Jail Minimum)
- 6 Months in Jail (Maximum)
- 6 Days Minimum With .017 Breath Test (OR Past Refusal)
- Fine: $375-$1,075
- 1st Offense Driving Penalties
2nd Offense OVI Penalties
- 10 Days Jail Minimum
- 6 Months Jail Maximum
- 20 Days Minimum With .017 Breath Test (OR Past Refusal)
- Mandatory Assessment & Treatment (if Recommended)
- Fine: $525-$1,625
- 2nd Offense Driving Penalties
3rd Offense Penalties OVI Penalties
- 30 Days Jail Minimum
- 6 Months Jail Maximum
- 60 Days Minimum With .017 Breath Test (OR Past Refusal)
- Mandatory Addiction Treatment
- Fine: $350-$1,500
- 3rd Offense Driving Penalties
4th and 5th Offense OVI Penalties
- Felony (Fourth Degree)
- 60 Days Jail Minimum
- 32 Months Prison Maximum
- 120 Days Minimum With .017 Breath Test (OR Past Refusal)
- Mandatory Addiction Treatment
- Fine: $1,350-$10,500
- 4th and 5th Degree Driving Penalties
ref: ORC §4511.19