Direct Answer You can request limited driving privileges after an Administrative License Suspension ("ALS") in Ohio by filing a motion with the court that has jurisdiction over your OVI case. Privileges are not automatic and are granted only if the court approves specific conditions and limitations. Timing, eligibility, and scope depend on the type of ALS and your prior record. What Ohio Law Actually Says An Administrative License Suspension  is imposed by the Bureau of Motor

Most people assume that a first-time OVI conviction automatically comes with a fixed license suspension that cannot be shortened. Courts often reinforce that assumption by treating suspension length as a foregone conclusion. That assumption is incomplete. Ohio law allows a court to reduce a first-time OVI suspension by up to half. But that authority only exists within a specific statutory framework, and it comes with conditions that must be accepted and carried out. Underst