Out of State DUI or Drug Conviction

If you are convicted of an out-of-state DUI offense or a drug offense similar to the type of offense that Ohio suspends licenses for, you will receive a six month suspension from the Ohio BMV. If you wish to challenge this suspension you must request an administrative hearing in writing within twenty-one days of the date of the suspension notice. This suspension requires payment of a $30.00 fee for reinstatement and will run (unless challenged) for six months from the date of the notice. The good news is that Ohio now allows you to apply for driving privileges through the court that issued the suspension.  If your attorney can get a reduction of your DUI/OVI charge to one of reckless operation, you will not face an out-of-state suspension.