Which statement about penalties for an OVI is correct?

• A. Minimum fine is $375
• B. Seat belt violations add 3 points
• C. Maximum suspension is 2 years
• D. A third OVI results in 60 days in jail

Answer: (A)

Ohio traffic penalties for drunk driving revolve around fines, license suspensions, and possible jail time. The fixed point here is that the minimum fine for a first OVI is $375, and this floor is set by law. That makes the statement about the minimum fine correct.

Seat belt tickets are a separate violation and don’t automatically add three points to your driving record for an OVI question. Penalties involving license suspension aren’t capped at two years for a first offense, and penalties for a third OVI are much more extensive than a flat 60-day jail term in typical scenarios.