Ohio yellow license plates for DUI mandatory for 2nd offense OVI, red lettering, $160 cost, repeat offender requirement
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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 […]

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