Q: I'm 17 and got a speeding ticket for going 96 in a 70. Will I get my license suspended?
I have a clean record and this is my first moving violation or first time having an encounter with the police at all if that even matters. I have also got my license when I turned 16, so I've had my license for over a year. The trooper who pulled me over cited that he was in pace with me and that's how he determined how fast I was going. My 18th birthday is in about 15 weeks and I got the ticket a week ago, but I don't know when the court date is set to be. Will my license get suspended? And if so, will it be for 90 days? What is the court date is within 90 days of my birthday, will I still have it suspended for the full 90 days or just until my 18th birthday?
I have also only read that you will get your license suspended for 90 days for your second moving violation if you are under 18 on sites like the Ohio BMV. But I have also read on sites like this, that Ohio's juvenile courts are suspending licenes for first time minor moving violations. Have the rules changed?
A: The court could determine that going 96 is totally irresponsible, and that you should have your license suspended to keep others safe.
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