The following is a list of DUI penalties/OVI penalties/drunk driving penalties for Ohio DUI, OHIO OVI, Ohio drunk driving cases. Ohio has a minimum mandatory sentencing scheme if you are convicted of OVI/DUI/drunk driving. The following chart is a list of the penalties in effect as of 1/1/2006. You should check with an attorney in your area/county for more information regarding the penalties if you are convicted of OVI/DUI/drunk driving in Ohio.
| Offense w/in 6 YearsOffense w/in 6 Years | Ohio Revised Code Section | Jail | Fines | License Suspension | Time w/o privileges | Impoundment of Plates | Immobilization of Vehicle | Forfeiture of Vehicle | Immediate Seizure | Other Sanctions |
| 1st Offense | 4511.19 (A)(1)(a) - (e) | 3 days- 180 days | $250 - $1000 | 6 months - 3 years | 15 Days | No | No | No | No | |
| 1st Offense HighTier | 4511.19 (A)(1)(f)-(i) & (A)(2) | 6 days -180 | $250 - $1000 | 6 months - 3 years | 15 Days | No | No | No | No | Restricted Lic. Plates (aka Scarlet Letter) |
| 2nd Offense | 4511.19 (A)(1)(a) - (e) | 10 days - 180 days | $350 - $1000 | 1 Year - 5 Years | 30 Days | 90 Days | 90 Days | No | Yes | Restricted Lic. Plates (aka Scarlet Letter) |
| 2nd Offense High Tier or Refusal | 4511.19 (A)(1)(f)-(i) & (A)(2) | 20 days - 180 days | $350 - $1000 | 1 Year - 5 Years | 30 Days | 90 Days | 90 Days | No | Yes | Restricted Lic. Plates (aka Scarlet Letter) |
| 3rd Offense | 4511.19 (A)(1)(a) - (e) | 30 days - 365 days | $550 - 2500 | 1 Year - 10 Years | 180 Days | Yes - Fwd. to BMV | No | Yes | Yes | Restricted Lic. Plates (aka Scarlet Letter) & Ignition Interlock |
| 3rd Offense High Tier or Refusal | 4511.19 (A)(1)(f)-(i) & (A)(2) | 60 - 365 days | $550 - 2500 | 1 Year - 10 Years | 180 Days | Yes - Fwd. to BMV | No | Yes | Yes | Restricted Lic. Plates (aka Scarlet Letter) & Ignition Interlock |
| 4th Offense - Unclassified F-4 | 4511.19 (A)(1)(a) - (e) | 60 days - 30 months | "$800 - $10,000" | 3 Years - Life | Yes - Fwd. to BMV | No | Yes | Yes | Restricted Lic. Plates (aka Scarlet Letter) & Ignition Interlock | |
| 4th Offense High Tier or Refusal | 4511.19 (A)(1)(f)-(i) & (A)(2) | 120 days - 30 months | "$800 - $10,000" | 3 Years - Life | Yes - Fwd. to BMV | No | Yes | Yes | Restricted Lic. Plates (aka Scarlet Letter) & Ignition Interlock | |
| Prior Felony | 6 Months - 5 Years | "$800 - $10,000" | 3 Years - Life | Yes - Fwd. to BMV | No | Yes | Yes | Restricted Lic. Plates (aka Scarlet Letter) & Ignition Interlock | ||
| Under 21 OVI | 4511.19 (B) | 0- 30 Days | $0 - $250 | 90 Days - 2 Years | 60 Days | No | No | No | No | |
| Under 21 OVI - 2nd Offense: M-3 | 4511.19 (B) | 0- 30 Days | $0 - $250 | 1 Year - 5 Years | 60 Days | No | No | No | No |