Penalties for Not Having an SR22 Bond
What happens if my bond lapses?
If you need an SR-22 and stop paying, Ohio will take action quickly with serious penalties.
If your SR22 bond cancels, your insurance company must report it to the Ohio BMV. This will cause your license to go back under suspension, making it more likely that you’ll get pulled over and face legal trouble.
If you ignore the SR22 requirement and keep driving, you’re driving on a suspended license. Driving under suspension in Ohio is considered a first-degree misdemeanor and can result in a fine of up to $1,000, a jail term of up to 180 days.
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In Ohio, driving without FR coverage can result in license suspension, fines, and other penalties. These consequences are serious, so if you need an SR22 Bond, make sure you stay legal and covered. If a driver can’t show proof of insurance during a traffic stop or after an accident, they’ll face a non-compliance suspension.
**Penalties for the First Offense**
- Reinstatement fee of $40.00
- Suspension of license plates and vehicle registration until SR-22 is obtained
- Carry a certificate of insurance (SR-22/bond) for three years
**Penalties for the Second Offense within 5 years**
- Driver’s license suspension of one year
- Reinstatement fee of $300.00
- Suspension of license plates and vehicle registration until SR-22 is obtained
- Carry a certificate of insurance (SR-22/bond) for five years
**Penalties for the Third Offense within 5 years**
- Driver’s license suspension of two years
- Reinstatement fee of $600.00
- Suspension of license plates and vehicle registration until SR-22 is obtained
- Carry a certificate of insurance (SR-22/bond) for five years
Please note that Limited Driving Privileges may be granted, allowing a person to drive under certain conditions. Your local court will specify the purposes, times, and places, and may impose other requirements.
Limited driving privileges can be granted for:
- Occupational, educational, or medical purposes
- Taking a driver’s license or commercial driver’s license examination
- Attending court-ordered treatment
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MEET THE AUTHOR, RICK
Rick Silverman is the CEO of SR22 OHIO and has spent the last 40 years helping tens of thousands of Ohio drivers reinstate their licenses with fast, affordable SR22 Bonds. His dedication to excellent service has earned SR22 OHIO a strong reputation for reliability and trust.
Rick graduated with honors from the University of Florida with a degree in Psychology. He lives in Northeast Ohio with his wife, Laurie, their dog, Ryder, and their cats, Beau and Rusty. Outside of work, he enjoys music, photography, stunt kite flying on the beach, and relaxing on Lake Erie.