OH HB78

Requires courts to order certified ignition interlock devices on vehicles for OVI offenders during limited driving privileges, with mandatory installation for alcohol-related arrests after initial suspension periods (15 days for first offense, 45 days for second, 180 days for third, 3 years for fourth/fifth).

Mandates continuous alcohol monitoring (remote) for offenders who tamper with, circumvent, or violate ignition interlock devices: 40-60 day minimum for first-time offenders depending on violation instance, and 40-60+ days for repeat offenders.

Establishes reporting requirements for ignition interlock device providers to notify courts when devices prevent vehicle operation due to tampering or alcohol detection, with 14-day appeal period for offenders.

Allows courts to double suspension periods and interlock device requirements (up to original maximum sentence) if offender tampers with device or fails breath test, subject to appellate review.

Imposes $2.50 court cost for cases involving immobilizing/disabling devices or continuous alcohol monitoring, with funds directed to state highway safety fund for habitual OVI offender registry maintenance.