Ohio OVI Cost Calculator (No DWAI Charge) 2026
Ohio has no lesser DWAI charge to compare against, so this is the full cost of a single OVI charge: fines, attorney fees, SR-22 insurance, ignition interlock where required, and lost wages.
Your Ohio OVI estimate will appear here
Answer the questions and press the button. You will get a low, typical and high figure, with each cost listed on its own line.
- Uses this state's own fines, suspension and interlock rules
- Market costs such as attorney fees are labelled as estimates
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Ohio OVI FAQ
How much does an OVI cost in Ohio?
Attorney fees for a first-offense OVI in Ohio typically run $1,500 to $5,000 on our estimates, and the fine is $375 to $1,075 before court costs. Adding insurance, interlock, education, reinstatement and lost time from work, our calculator puts a typical first offense at about $20,678 (range $10,991 to $33,220) with its default answers; the median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615.
How long is your license suspended for a first OVI in Ohio?
A first-offense OVI conviction in Ohio carries a license suspension of 1 year (365 days). A hardship or restricted license may be available during this period.
Is an ignition interlock device required in Ohio for a first OVI?
Our Ohio data shows no interlock requirement for a first-offense OVI.
How long is SR-22 insurance required after an OVI in Ohio?
Ohio requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 1 year following an OVI conviction.
Can an OVI be expunged in Ohio?
Ohio does not allow OVI convictions to be expunged. Some states have other ways to limit who can see a record, such as sealing, which this site does not cover yet.
Ohio OVI figures this calculator uses
- Lesser impaired-driving charge (DWAI)
- None in this state
- Fine, first OVI
- $375 to $1,075
Statutory figures were checked against Ohio law (primary source) and last verified May 2026. Typical ranges are market estimates, not law; see our methodology.
Worked example
With the calculator's default answers (bac level at arrest: 0.09%; approximate annual income: $25,000 - $50,000):
| Cost | Typical |
|---|---|
| OVI Conviction - Estimated Total Cost | $20,528 |
| Estimated total (range $14,370 to $30,792) | $20,528 |
Change the answers in the calculator above to see your own estimate.
On our estimates, a typical first-offense OVI in Ohio comes to about $20,678, the 18th highest of the 50 states. The median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615. These come from the total-cost calculator with its default answers, not from a national survey.
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