License / Bond Forfeiture

Section 4510.22 of the Ohio Revised Code

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Cause: Driver is charged with a violation which is classified as a first, second, third or fourth degree misdemeanor. Driver either fails to appear in court at the required time or appears and pleads guilty or is found guilty and fails to pay the fine within the required time.

Length of Suspension: Driver license and vehicle registration are suspended indefinitely.

Note: Effective May 19, 1997, per Senate Bill 121, Vehicle Registration will also be blocked with this suspension.

1. Suspension remains in effect until the driver appears in court to answer the charge and pay the fine, or pays the fine originally imposed.

2. The vehicle registration and license remains suspended until a "Release of Forfeiture" is received from the court.

Appeal Procedures: None.

Reinstatement Requirements:

1. Driver must make a court appearance and pay all fines.

2. Release of forfeiture forwarded to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

3. Effective September 16, 2004, House Bill 230 requires a $15.00 reinstatement fee to cover BMV administrative costs.

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