Columbus OVI/DUI Attorney Blog
An 18-year-old Ohio man was charged with DUI (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio) and other offenses after hitting a school bus carrying students. According to WLWT5, the young man’s blood alcohol content was reported as .25. For individuals under age 21, there is a unique OVI-related offense in Ohio.
The Offense of OVUAC for People Under 21
For drivers of all ages, paragraph (A) of Ohio Revised Code section 4511.19 makes it illegal to operate a vehicle with a prohibited concentration of alcohol. The prohibited concentration is .08% for blood, .08 grams per 210 liters of breath, and .011 grams per 100 milliliters of urine. This is commonly referred to as the ‘legal limit’, and the offense is called Operating a Vehicle under the Influence (OVI). Continue Reading