Ohio Third OVI Low Tier Test
The chart below outlines the penalties for a third 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 Third Offense OVI Offense Penalties which can be accessed below this chart.
3rd OVI Low Tier Test Penalty Chart |
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| Jail | 30 days to 1 year jail |
| License Suspension | 2 years to 12 years |
| Hard Time period – no driving privileges | 180 days |
| Fine | $850 to $2750 |
| Party Plates | Mandatory |
| Interlock on Car (Blow & Go) | Mandatory. Or, if drug OVI, at judge’s discretion. |
| Alcohol Assessment – and Treatment | Mandatory |
| 90 Day vehicle immobilization plus vehicle is subject to forfeiture. | |
| Alcohol Monitoring (SCRAM) mandatory if driving privileges are authorized. | |
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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 Third Offense Charges
Click here to access a pdf that outlines the penalties for all OVI charges that can possible apply to someone with a Third Offense in 10 years.