License Suspension & Driving Privileges
What Happens to Your License After an Ohio OVI Arrest?
An OVI arrest can have immediate consequences for your driver’s license, sometimes before the criminal case is resolved. Depending on the circumstances, you may face an Administrative License Suspension (ALS), a court-imposed suspension, or other restrictions on your ability to drive.
An ALS may begin immediately following an arrest based on a chemical-test refusal or certain test results. Limited driving privileges may be available in some cases, but eligibility and timing depend on the type of suspension and the circumstances of the case.
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Key Things to Know
A quick overview of what matters when your driver’s license is suspended after an Ohio OVI arrest.
License Issues Can Begin Immediately
An Administrative License Suspension may begin at the time of an OVI arrest depending on chemical-testing circumstances.
Driving Privileges May Be Available
Depending on the suspension and circumstances, the court may be able to grant limited driving privileges during the suspension.
The License Case and OVI Case Are Connected
License consequences can overlap with the criminal OVI case, but they involve distinct rules, deadlines, and procedures.
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