ODPS Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Driver License Suspension & Reinstatement

Habitual Use of Alcohol/Drugs

Ohio Revised Code Section 4507.08 (D) & Ohio Administrative Code Sections 4501:1-1-16 & 4501:1-1-18 (C)

• Convicted three (3) or more times within the immediately preceding 3-year period of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any combination of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or under the influence of a controlled substance.

• Until Registrar has received a form stating that the person has successfully completed a treatment/rehabilitation program and has maintained sobriety from alcohol or freedom from addiction to a controlled substance for a continuous 6 months from the date the program was completed.

• Person has the right to request a hearing by writing to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles within 30 days of the date of the suspension notice.

• Attend a treatment/rehabilitation program given by the Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board (See County Lists).
• Maintain a continuous 6 month period of sobriety or freedom of addiction from date of completion of treatment.
• A statement from a licensed physician, a licensed psychiatrist, or a certified alcoholism counselor (CCDC 2 or CCDC 3) attesting that the above requirements have been met must be mailed to:
  Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
  Attn. Medical Unit
  P.O. Box 16784
  Columbus OH 43216-6784
  NOTE: If a person receives a subsequent conviction within one (1) year of restoration, of driving under the influence or of a controlled substance, the previous suspension will be re-imposed.