When your license is suspended by the judges of this court, you may be eligible for driving privileges during the time you are suspended. The judge may grant driving privileges at the time of your sentencing, or you may be able to apply for them in writing at a later date. Please be aware that it is up to the judge to decide whether or not you qualify for driving privileges. Please bring a copy of your current proof of insurance when applying.
Typically, the judge may allow driving privileges up to a maximum of 12 hours a day/5 days or 10 hours a day/6 days per week. Typical requests are for work, school, family needs and medical treatment/counseling. There will be a fee assessed on approved privileges.
If you are placed under a BMV Administrative License Suspension (ALS) as a result of being charged with an OVI through Kettering Municipal Court, you can take steps to apply for driving privileges while under this suspension. There is a filing fee to apply. In addition, a motion to set aside (Stay) an ALS will also require a filing fee. (Form(s) are not provided for this.) These requests will not be processed until the fee is paid.
The Traffic/Criminal Division has forms to make these requests.
After you receive a certified copy of your driving privileges it is important to only drive during the days and hours on your permit. You will need to carry this permit with you any time you drive a motor vehicle. If you change jobs, move or have any other change to your approved driving routine, you will need to request an amended driving permit that will need to be approved by the judge. Visit the Clerk’s office to fill out an updated driving privileges worksheet or download it from our forms page. The Clerk’s Office will then submit your request to the judge. If your request is approved, there will be a fee upon pickup. You will need to turn in your original permit before the updated permit will be given to you.
If your license expires while you are under suspension, you will need to request a signed judge’s entry allowing you to renew your license while under suspension. You will need to take this entry with you to the BMV. Contact the Clerk’s Office to make this request. Please allow up to two business days to obtain this paperwork.
Please note: If you have a license suspension imposed by the Ohio BMV for not having insurance (non-compliance), 12-point, certain out-of-state suspensions, etc., see the Civil Division’s BMV suspensions site for more information.