Ohio DUI Laws 2026: Complete Guide to OVI Penalties & Process
Ohio calls drunk driving “OVI” (Operating a Vehicle Impaired), not DUI. Getting charged with OVI in Ohio means facing jail time, fines up to $10,500, and license suspension from 6 months to life. The state uses a strict penalty system under Ohio Revised Code § 4511.19 that increases punishment with each offense. New laws took […]

