DMVZoneBlogMost Ohio moving violations are 2 points, speeding 30 mph or more over is 4, and OVI or fleeing police is 6. At 6 points the BMV sends a warning; at 12 in two years you lose your license for six months.
Ohio adds 2, 4 or 6 points per conviction. Most moving violations are 2 points, speeding 30 mph or more over the limit and reckless driving are 4, and serious offenses like OVI, fleeing police or leaving a crash are 6. The BMV warns you at 6 points, and 12 points within two years brings a six-month suspension.
Ohio counts points over a rolling two-year window. Points older than two years stop counting toward a suspension, though the conviction stays on your record.
| Points | Examples |
|---|---|
| 0 | Speeding 5 mph or less over in a zone under 55, or 10 mph or less over at 55 and above |
| 2 | Most other speeding, running a light, failing to yield, first handheld phone ticket, passing a school bus |
| 3 | Second handheld phone ticket in two years |
| 4 | Speeding 30 mph or more over, willful or wanton reckless driving, third phone ticket |
| 6 | OVI, fleeing police, leaving the scene of a crash, street racing, vehicular homicide or assault |
Only one violation from the same incident gets points. If you get three tickets in one stop, the BMV counts the one with the most points.
When the 6-point warning letter arrives, take the remedial driving course right away. It gives you a 2-point credit while you are still eligible.
How many points in two years bring an Ohio license suspension?
Answer: C. 12 points within two years leads to a six-month suspension.
You are caught at 62 mph in a 55 zone. How many points?
Answer: A. At 55 and above, 10 mph or less over adds no points.
How many points for driving 31 mph over the limit?
Answer: C. Speeding 30 mph or more over is 4 points.
When you reach six points within two years. The letter lists each violation and the rules for a 12-point suspension.
You can ask the court for limited driving privileges, which set when and where you may drive.
Yes. Drivers under 18 face separate juvenile suspension rules. Check the BMV's juvenile suspension page.
Checked against these pages on November 12, 2026. Laws change, so open the source before you rely on a number.
Rules and fees change. Always confirm the details with the official Ohio DMV or motor vehicle agency before you act. DMVZone practice questions are written to teach the rules and are not copies of the real test.
A first Ohio speeding ticket is a minor misdemeanor with a fine of up to $150 plus local court costs. Repeat tickets within a year become jailable misdemeanors, and work zone fines are doubled.
Since October 7, 2026, House Bill 492 requires drivers and passengers in Ohio to give their name, address and date of birth when an officer suspects a traffic violation. Refusing is a misdemeanor with up to 30 days in jail.
Finish an approved remedial driving course while you have 2 to 11 points and Ohio gives you a 2-point credit. You can use it once every three years and five times in your life. It is also required to reinstate after a 12-point suspension.