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How long will a DUI stay on my driving record in Ohio?
I made some bad decisions recently and got myself a DUI. I’m only 22, so I’m concerned about how this will impact me long term. How long will this DUI stay on my Ohio driving record?
Macy Fouse · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Oh no! Unfortunately, a DUI stays on your driving record in Ohio permanently.
Ohio
calls these convictions “operating a vehicle while under the influence” (OVI), and you can be charged with one if you drive with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08% or higher. In Ohio, OVI convictions cannot be sealed or expunged from your record if you’re over 18 years old. Ohio also has something called a “look-back period,” which means if your OVI conviction is more than 10 years old, it will be considered a prior offense on your record—but it never goes away completely.
Penalties for an OVI can range from incarceration and hefty fines to trouble finding a job or housing down the line. If you’ve already received an OVI conviction, it’s probably too late to get help. However, if you’ve been charged but you haven’t yet been convicted, it’s in your best interest to seek out a defense attorney—they may be able to lessen your punishment.
Serious
convictions on your record
—like DUIs—can cause your car insurance rates to skyrocket, but finding the most affordable policy isn’t impossible. Not when you use Jerry
, at least.After downloading the app and signing up, you’ll gain access to Jerry’s top quotes for your specific needs—potentially saving you hundreds in coverage.
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