A court can order a suspension for traffic violations, with the length of the suspension decided by the court. A license forfeiture suspension happens when a person is charged with a first, second, third, or fourth-degree misdemeanor and either fails to appear in court or doesn’t pay a court fine.
A municipal or county court can send a report to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) for anyone with an outstanding warrant. This report will prevent the person from applying for or renewing their driver’s license or vehicle registration.