Drunk Driving Penalties

Drunk Driving Penalties in Marysville, Ohio

The mandatory minimum penalties for OVI under Ohio law include the following:

1st Offense

• 3 days in jail or Driver Intervention Program (72 hours)
• 6 days in jail if your alcohol level tested high or you refused a test and have a prior DUI conviction in past 20 years.
• A fine of at least $375
• Driver’s license suspension from 6 months to 3 years
• Yellow DUI plates possible in cases of high test or refusal of testing within past 20 years.
• Possible ignition interlock device

2nd Offense

• 10 days in jail
• 20 days in jail if your alcohol level tested high or you refused a test
• A fine of at least $525
• Driver’s license suspension from 1 to 5 years
• Mandatory yellow DUI plates
• Mandatory ignition interlock device installed
• 90 days immobilization of your vehicle

3rd Offense

• 30 days in jail
• 60 days in jail if your alcohol level tested high or you refused a test
• A fine of at least $850
• Driver’s license suspension from 2 to 10 years
• Yellow DUI plates mandatory
• Ignition Interlock Device is mandatory
• Mandatory forfeiture of vehicle

A fourth DUI / OVI conviction is a felony and carries the possibility of time in a state prison, as well as other serious consequences.