Ohio Second OVI Low Tier Test
The chart below outlines the penalties for a second offense OVI when:
- You do not have a prior OVI conviction within 10 years of the date of your current charge.
- You took a chemical test and you tested above the .08 legal limit for alcohol but the test was below the .17 high tier limit for alcohol
-or- - You tested above the legal limit for marijuana or other specified drugs.
This offense is known as the OVI Low Tier offense.
You may also be charged with other offenses if:
- You took chemical test
- You refused a Chemical test and have a prior OVI conviction within 20 years of the date of this offense.
If any of the above apply to you, after you have reviewed the below chart go back to the previous page and click on the other offense or offenses that may apply to you.
Or download the PDF Chart of all possible Second Offense OVI Offense Penalties which can be accessed below this chart.
2nd OVI Low Tier Test Penalty Chart |
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| Jail | 10 days to 180 days jail |
| License Suspension | 1 year to 7 years |
| Hard Time period – no driving privileges | 45 days |
| Fine | $525 to $1625 |
| Party Plates | At judge’s discretion |
| Interlock on Car (Blow & Go) | Mandatory. Or, if drug OVI, at judge’s discretion. |
| Alcohol Assessment | Mandatory |
| Mandatory Vehicle Immobilization for 90 days. | |
| But if limited driving authorized after 45 days court can terminate the immobilization order. | |
| View/Print this chart in PDF | |
Administrative License Suspension (ALS) Charts & Information.
Administrative License Suspension (ALS). In most cases the officer already took your driver’s license and placed you under an ALS Suspension or, if you took a urine or blood test, you will face an ALS when the result comes back.
View/Print Penalty Chart for All OVI Second Offense Charges
Click here to access a pdf that outlines the penalties for all OVI charges that can possible apply to someone with a Second Offense in 10 years.