No, A Physical Control Does Not Count As A “Prior Offense”
We get this Physical Control Question Quite a Bit! Answer: No! Physical Control does not count as a prior offense. What Is Physical Control? Watch our video explanation about what the physical control option is and what it means for your case. Physical Control (Under the Influence) [ORC 4511.194] is a 1st degree misdemeanor traffic offense. Because it is considered a non-moving offense, it carries zero (0) BMV points. It is defined as being in the driver's position of the front seat of a vehicle and having possession of the vehicle's ignition key while under the influence alcohol or drugs, but not actually operating...
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