Ohio law requires all drivers to provide proof of financial responsibility (FR) when a ticket is issued.
If you did not show FR proof to the officer, you must now show it to the court.
Forms of insurance that the court can accept:
Insurance Policy showing automobile liability insurance of at least $12,500 bodily injury per person, $25,000 injury two or more persons, and $7,500 property damage.
Insurance ID Card with same coverage as policy.
Surety Bond of $30,000 issued by an authorized surety company or insurance company.
A BMV Certificate showing a Bond Secured by Real Estate having equity of at least $60,000.
A BMV Certificate for Money or Government Bonds in the amount of $30,000 on deposit with the Ohio Treasurer of State.
a BMV Certificate of Self-Insurance, available only to companies or persons who own at least twenty-six motor vehicles.
FR proof must list:
The vehicle that was being driven at the time the ticket was issued.
The effective and ending dates of coverage.
This date range must reflect coverage for the date the ticket was issued.
Failure to provide proof of insurance will result in your driver’s license being suspended for a minimum of 90 days by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.