Driver’s License Points in Ohio

How many points are certain offenses in Ohio? In Ohio, drivers who accumulate 12 or more points after convictions for traffic offenses will have their license suspended for 6 months. If the driver pleads guilty and pays any applicable fines, it is the equivalent of a conviction. Points stay on the driver’s license for 2 years after the conviction.

If a driver accumulates 12 points within a 2 year period, the license suspension is automatic, although the driver should be notified of the driver’s right to a court hearing. Drivers must petition the court for a hearing. A judge may impose conditions upon the suspension, such as allowing for driving privileges only for purposes of getting to and from work. Driving while the license is under suspension can subject the driver to serious criminal penalties, including jail time in some cases.

Upon completion of the 6 month suspension, the driver must complete a remedial driver education class, provide proof of insurance and take a drivers’ test again before the license will be reinstated. If the driver completes an approved remedial driving course prior to accumulating 12 or more points, the driver should receive a 2-point credit. Drivers can take this course up to 5 times in their lifetime, but no more than once ever 3 years.

Below, please find a chart with some common ticketed offenses and the points associated with them.

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