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Amended On May 16, 2006 Ordinance No. 16 Juvenile Curfew. An ordinance setting a county-wide, nighttime curfew for juveniles. This ordinance is adopted pursuant to Minn. SECTION 1: FINDINGS AND PURPOSE (A) In recent years, there has been a significant increase in juvenile victimization and crime. There is also a general curfew law. The curfew law applied to teenagers 16 years of age and under. It starts one hour later. The same exceptions apply to the general curfew law. Passengers in the car. All drivers, including drivers under 18, are responsible for making sure their passengers follow certain safety requirements.

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Ohio Traffic Ticket Fines and Costs

Traffic ticket fines are not uniform throughout Ohio. This means a fine for disobeying a yield sign in Dayton will not be the same in Ashtabula. If you have questions regarding the ticket's fine amount, contact the court listed on your citation. If you've misplaced the citation, learn what steps to take in our Lost Traffic Ticket page.

Pay Ticket
(Plead Guilty or No Contest)

Pay the fine
Option to plea bargain penalties
Incur points on your driving record (could lead to license suspension/revocation)
Possibly incur increase on auto insurance rates
Possibly have points reduced by attending a remedial driving school

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Fight Ticket
(Plead Not Guilty)

Contest traffic ticket via trial
Choose to represent yourself or hire an attorney
Possibly lose option to plea bargain for lesser penalties
No penalties if found not guilty, but must pay court/attorney fees

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Auto Insurance Rate

Depending on the policies of your car insurance provider, increased rates may follow the appearance of a traffic violation on your driving record. Compare auto insurance rates online if you're in the market for a more affordable policy.

Ohio Traffic Ticket Penalties

In addition to traffic ticket fines, you'll also incur penalties, which are uniform throughout Ohio. Points and possible loss of driving privileges are the two most common penalties. The nature of the traffic violation, driving record history and license type (CDL, instruction permit, etc) all factor into determining the extent of the penalties.

Ohio Point System

Every time you're convicted of a traffic violation, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) assigns points to your driving record. The more severe the infraction, the higher the point total. You can learn more about point assignments on our Ohio Points page.

The BMV closely monitors point totals:

Sending out warning letters to drivers with 6 points or more within a period of 2 years.
Suspending Ohio driver licenses with 12 points or more within 2 years.

Curfew For 16 Year Old Drivers In Ohio

OH Driver's License Suspension and Revocation

Suspension and revocation are the most common terms associated with loss of driving privileges.

Suspended License―The temporary loss of your Ohio driver's license for a specified period of time. Driving privileges are returned once all reinstatement requirements are satisfied.
Revoked License―The cancellation of your Ohio driver's license for an extended period of time. Once the revocation period has ended, you must reapply for a new driver's license.

Some of the ways your OH driver's license could be suspended or revoked include:

Accumulating 12 points or more within 2 years
Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs
Driving without car insurance
Refusing a blood-alcohol test

16 Year Old Driving Curfew Ohio

Consult our Ohio Suspended License page for a full list of suspension reasons.

Penalties for Drivers Younger Than 21

In addition to the violations described above, if you are under 21 years old you could lose your driving privileges if you cited for driving a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Major works data sheet blank.

Penalties for Ohio Commercial Drivers

Remember to notify your employer within 30 days of a traffic violation conviction (excluding parking violations). For violations that occur out of the state jurisdiction you must report violations to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles within 30 days.

Major Offenses

Do 16 Year Old Drivers Have A Curfew

You will lose your Ohio CDL for 1 year if convicted of any of the following offenses (3 years for a CMV placarded for hazardous materials):

Is There A Curfew For 16 Year Old Drivers In Ohio

Driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) with a BAC of 0.04%
Refusing to submit to a sobriety test
Leaving the scene of an accident
Using the vehicle to commit a felony
Driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) with a suspended, revoked or canceled CDL
Causing a fatality through negligent driving

Serious Offenses

These violations include:

Reckless driving
Improper lane changes
Following a vehicle too closely
Driving a CMV without holding a CDL
Driving a CMV without having your CDL in your possession
Driving a CMV without the proper CDL endorsement
Violating a state law of texting while driving

For more information about suspended licenses please refer to our CDL Suspended License page.