Legal Question in Traffic Law in Ohio

Re: accident

I assume that you were cited for failure to control or something similar. That is a minor misdemeanor which can lead to a fine and 2 points on your license.

You will also probably be cited for not having insurance. That will get your license suspended by the BMV for 90 days if this is your first offense and 1 year for a second offense. You may be able to get limited driving privileges once you have paid the $125 reinstatement fee ($300 for second offense) and show proof of you having SR-22 insurance, a special high-risk insurance, which you will be required to main for 3 years (5 for second offense).

You will probably also be required to pay for the damages to the police cruiser.

I would suggest speaking with an attorney about this. He or she can look at your situation and see what exact penalties you are likely to face and help you cross the hurdles to getting your license back.

If you have any further questions or would like to schedule an appointment to talk more specifically about your case, feel free to contact me.