Opponents of the “scarlet letter” plates (read: primarily those subjected to brandishing the plates), however, feel that individuals are unfairly marginalized or embarrassed because of their easily-recognized status as DUI offenders. In a story from last June, we detailed the rap sheets of five Ohioans who have been convicted of OVI a staggering 39 times combined.
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This is particularly useful given that about one-third of all drunk drivers are repeat offenders. The plates serve the purpose of warning both motorists and law enforcement officers to be more cognizant of drivers with a history of driving under the influence. More Odds and Ends: The Benefits of All-Wheel-Drive Keep on Giving All Year Long As a result, the plates were somewhat uncommon, until sweeping changes to DUI enforcement in the state made them a mandatory accoutrement on January 1 st, 2014. The red-on-yellow license plates have been issued in Ohio since 1967 as a means to publicly identify DUI offenders, but they were only ever issued at the behest of judges.
While the concept of the “scarlet letter” plates may come as a new surprise to some, it’s a 40-year mainstay for Ohioans. Trending at the tippy-top of Reddit today is a post from r/TIL, entitled TIL drivers in Ohio receive a yellow “scarlet letter” license plate if they have been convicted of a DUI. Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email
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