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Ohio Physical Control Violations

Unlike Kentucky, Ohio law establishes a separate violation for having physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. The Ohio Physical Control Statute defines physical control as “being in the driver’s position of the front seat of a vehicle or in the driver’s position of a streetcar trackless trolley and having possession of the vehicle’s, streetcar’s, or trackless trolley’s ignition key or other ignition device.” The classic example of a physical control violation is the person who leaves a bar and decides to “sleep it off” in their vehicle without driving.

Lawmakers in Ohio decided not punish someone as severely for getting into a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, but deciding not to drive. However, a physical control violation still has severe consequences including jail time, fines, treatment, license suspension, and the installation of an ignition interlock device in your vehicle.

Ohio Physical Control Penalties

A person convicted of a physical control violation can expect to receive the following punishment:

Jail Time – Up to 180 days

Fines – Up to $1,000.00

Treatment – At the discretion of the judge

License Suspension – Up to 12 months

Ignition Interlock – At the discretion of the judge

A physical control violation is a Misdemeanor – 1st Degree in Ohio. These cases are too important to face alone. If you are charged with a Physical Control violation in Ohio, call one of our Ohio Physical Control attorneys today.

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  • Home
  • About Us
  • The Team
    ▼
    • E. Andre’ Busald
    • Wilbur M. Zevely
    • William J. Kathman, Jr.
    • Michael J. McMain
    • Gail M. Langendorf
    • Ryan M. Beck
    • Ethan A. Busald
    • Gregory M. Erpenbeck
    • Jonathan G. Hart
    • Burr J. Travis
  • Practice Areas
    ▼
    • Personal Injury
      ▼
      • Car Accidents
      • Truck Accidents
      • Wrongful Death
    • Criminal Law
      ▼
      • DUI
      • Disorderly Conduct & Alcohol Intoxication
      • Traffic Violations
      • Theft & Shoplifting
      • Protective Orders
      • Ohio Physical Control Violations
      • Ohio OVI
    • Workers’ Compensation
    • Family Law
    • Employment Law
  • Testimonials
  • FAQs
    ▼
    • Arrested in Kentucky FAQs
    • Auto Accidents FAQs
    • Dissolution of Marriage FAQs
  • Blog
  • Contact