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Ohio Revised Code: 4510.037 4510.038. Six-Point Warning Letter. The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) sends out warning letters when six points are accumulated on a driving record within a two-year period. The warning letter lists the violations with the number of points for each. The BMV mails the letter to the address on file for the driver.
Ohio BMV will send you a notice approximately 60 days prior to your medical card expiration. If you do not provide a new medical card, Ohio BMV will mail a notice to you, indicating your medical certificate is expired. Once your medical card expires, you are no longer eligible to operate a commercial motor vehicle. Submit a legible copy of your.
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Ohio Traffic Ticket Fines and Costs
Traffic ticket fines are not uniform throughout Ohio. This means a fine for disobeying a yield sign in Dayton will not be the same in Ashtabula. If you have questions regarding the ticket's fine amount, contact the court listed on your citation. If you've misplaced the citation, learn what steps to take in our Lost Traffic Ticket page.
Pay Ticket (Plead Guilty or No Contest)
Pay the fine
Option to plea bargain penalties
Incur points on your driving record (could lead to license suspension/revocation)
Possibly incur increase on auto insurance rates
Possibly have points reduced by attending a remedial driving school
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Fight Ticket (Plead Not Guilty)
Contest traffic ticket via trial
Choose to represent yourself or hire an attorney
Possibly lose option to plea bargain for lesser penalties
No penalties if found not guilty, but must pay court/attorney fees
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Auto Insurance Rate
Depending on the policies of your car insurance provider, increased rates may follow the appearance of a traffic violation on your driving record. Compare auto insurance rates online if you're in the market for a more affordable policy.
Ohio Traffic Ticket Penalties
In addition to traffic ticket fines, you'll also incur penalties, which are uniform throughout Ohio. Points and possible loss of driving privileges are the two most common penalties. The nature of the traffic violation, driving record history and license type (CDL, instruction permit, etc) all factor into determining the extent of the penalties.
Ohio Point System
Every time you're convicted of a traffic violation, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) assigns points to your driving record. The more severe the infraction, the higher the point total. You can learn more about point assignments on our Ohio Points page.
The BMV closely monitors point totals:
Sending out warning letters to drivers with 6 points or more within a period of 2 years.
Suspending Ohio driver licenses with 12 points or more within 2 years.
OH Driver's License Suspension and Revocation
Suspension and revocation are the most common terms associated with loss of driving privileges.
Suspended License―The temporary loss of your Ohio driver's license for a specified period of time. Driving privileges are returned once all reinstatement requirements are satisfied. Revoked License―The cancellation of your Ohio driver's license for an extended period of time. Once the revocation period has ended, you must reapply for a new driver's license.
Some of the ways your OH driver's license could be suspended or revoked include:
Accumulating 12 points or more within 2 years
Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs
Driving without car insurance
Refusing a blood-alcohol test
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Consult our Ohio Suspended License page for a full list of suspension reasons.
Penalties for Drivers Younger Than 21
In addition to the violations described above, if you are under 21 years old you could lose your driving privileges if you cited for driving a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Penalties for Ohio Commercial Drivers
Remember to notify your employer within 30 days of a traffic violation conviction (excluding parking violations). For violations that occur out of the state jurisdiction you must report violations to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles within 30 days.
Major Offenses
You will lose your Ohio CDL for 1 year if convicted of any of the following offenses (3 years for a CMV placarded for hazardous materials):
Driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) with a BAC of 0.04%
Refusing to submit to a sobriety test
Leaving the scene of an accident
Using the vehicle to commit a felony
Driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) with a suspended, revoked or canceled CDL
Causing a fatality through negligent driving
Serious Offenses
These violations include:
Reckless driving
Improper lane changes
Following a vehicle too closely
Driving a CMV without holding a CDL
Driving a CMV without having your CDL in your possession
Driving a CMV without the proper CDL endorsement
Violating a state law of texting while driving
For more information about suspended licenses please refer to our CDL Suspended License page.
Other Suspensions
Points
12-Point Suspension
A 12-point suspension is when someone receives 12 or more points on their driving record within a two-year period.
Reinstatement Requirements
Serve six-month suspension
Complete a remedial driving course
File a certificate of insurance (SR-22/bond)
Pay a reinstatement fee
Retake complete driver license exam
Ohio Revised Code: 4510.0374510.038
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Six-Point Warning Letter
The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) sends out warning letters when six points are accumulated on a driving record within a two-year period. The warning letter lists the violations with the number of points for each. The BMV mails the letter to the address on file for the driver. For reference, the letter includes reinstatement requirements for a 12-point suspension.
Ohio Revised Code: 4510.037 (A)
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