ODPS Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Random Selection

Random Selection

Any vehicle owner who fails to show proof that financial responsibility was in effect at the time his/her currently registered vehicle was chosen in the Random Selection Program, will lose driving and registration privileges for a minimum period of 90 days.

In accordance with Section 4509.101 of the Ohio Revised Code, the length of the suspension will be 90 days for a first offense, one year for a second offense involving any kind of incident/offense in which insurance was required but was not in effect, and two years for third and subsequent offenses committed within a five-year period.

In order to regain driving and registration privileges, the individual must comply with the following requirements:

• Serve out the suspension time, as outlined above;
• File and maintain Financial Responsibility Insurance (Form SR-22 or Bond) for three years on a first offense, and five years on a second and subsequent offense;
• Pay Reinstatement Fee. See Reinstatement Fee List for required fee amount.

A $50 non-voluntary surrender fee is also required. If the registration, license plates and driver license are surrendered within a specified time period (received on or prior to suspension start date), the $50 non-voluntary surrender fee may be deducted from the amount owed. This fee reduction does not apply to individuals driving without a license because their license has expired or has been revoked, or to individuals who have never had a license.

In accordance with current law, all driver licenses and license plates received by the BMV will be destroyed. A duplicate driver license and license plates must be purchased by the driver and/or owner once suspensions end and all requirements are met.

Registration privileges and duplicate license plates can be issued prior to the ending date of the suspension if the necessary fees are paid and Financial Responsibility Insurance is filed.

Any party subject to a Random Selection has the option to request an Administrative Hearing prior to the suspension taking effect or at any time during the suspension period.

For additional information concerning exemptions, inoperable or seasonal vehicles, please contact the Bureau's Columbus Office at (614) 752-7700.

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