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The Basics
There are many ways you can have your license suspended in Ohio and to make navigating this amount of information more palatable, the BMV has prepared an information page on each type of suspension, complete with length of suspension, how to reinstate your license, and even definitions.
If your license has been suspended, you might be able to receive limited driving privileges (for example, if required for your job) while your suspension is in force. Click on the type of suspension listed below to see if you are eligible to drive under certain circumstances, as well as how to apply for this exception.
Check Your Driver's License Status
Whenever you need or want to check the status of your driver’s license, you can order a driving record report. This record will spell out if your driver’s license is currently valid. Should your license have been revoked or suspended, the report will indicate that according to what’s on record at the BMV. This report will also show points against your license and, in some cases, information on any accidents you have had.
Reasons for Suspension
According to Ohio law, your license can be suspended for the following reasons:
Reinstatement Procedures
While reinstatement requirements will vary depending in the reason for the suspension, all reinstatement procedures will involve fees.
You'll also need to show identification documents again to prove your identity, residency, and Social Security number.
Driving school: In some cases, driving school will be part of your reinstatement requirements. You can find BMV-approved course providers by county.
All reinstatement documentation and fees must be submitted in person at one of the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Regional Service Centers in Canton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Jackson, Toledo, and Youngstown.
Check out the list of possible convictions and the point values associated with them.
For related information, see our DMV Point System page on this site.
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