What Ohio calls it
In Ohio the limited driving privilege is the limited driving privileges. You apply through the court that suspended your license. Typical wait before you are eligible: 15 days for a first-offense ALS; 45 days for a second offense.
The filing comes first
The Ohio BMV verifies the SR-22 electronically before releasing any privilege, and requires it for 3 years of continuous coverage.
Minimum liability in Ohio is 25/50/25, and the filing must stay active for 3 to 5 years depending on the offense. See Ohio SR-22 insurance.
Ohio requirements checklist
- Proof of SR-22 financial responsibility filed by your insurer
- Payment of all reinstatement and application fees
- Completion of any court-ordered alcohol or drug education program
- Restricted (yellow) license plates on any vehicle you drive after an OVI
- Ignition interlock if the court orders unlimited privileges
Interlock and verification
Ohio requires certified ignition interlock for repeat OVI offenders and for many limited driving privileges.
Ohio BMV runs random insurance verification checks and suspends licenses for uninsured drivers.
No vehicle in your name?
A non-owner Ohio policy satisfies the same filing requirement and usually costs far less than a full owner policy.
Fees to expect
$40-$650 depending on the suspension type
Back to the national hardship license guide.