ODPS Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Driver License Suspension & Reinstatement

Twelve Point Suspension

Ohio Revised Code Sections 4510.037 through 4510.038

• An accumulation of not less than twelve (12) points on your driving record within a two year period.

• Six months effective the 20th day after mailing of the notice.

• Effective January 1, 2004, When a judge of a court record suspends a person's operating privileges and charges points against the person which resulted in a suspension, the registrar shall credit that period of suspension toward their twelve (12) point suspension.

• If cause can be shown why driving privileges should not be suspended, an appeal may be filed in the county or municipal court in the jurisdiction in which the driver resides, agreeing to pay the cost of the proceedings. Appeal should be filed before the beginning date of the suspension.

• If the driver is under the age of 18, the appeal must be filed in the juvenile court in the jurisdiction in which the driver resides.

• You must successfully complete a remedial driving instruction course given by an accredited remedial school, if you are 18 years of age or younger you may complete the juvenile driver improvement program (See Office Locations by County).
  NOTE: The course completion date must be after the conviction date of the triggering offense.
• You must file FRA (financial responsibility) Insurance (SR 22 or Bond).
• Form BMV 2000 will be mailed to you as your notification to retake a complete driver license examination. (See Office Locations by County for exam stations).
• Additionally, a reinstatement fee will be required if the suspension notice was mailed on or after 10/01/97.