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
We file directly with the DMV
Insurance Exchange of America handles the reinstatement paperwork so you don't have to. Your SR-22 or FR-44 filing is transmitted to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) electronically, usually the same business day you buy the policy.
- Same-day certificate processing when possible
- Electronic filing to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV)
- License reinstatement status tracked for you
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.