Handle Your Ohio Driving Record Requirement From Bluffton Today

Points stacked up, a court issued an order, or your license got suspended at 12 points under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. Whatever got you here, the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course is the state-recognized path forward. Bluffton residents complete it online, get the certificate the same day they pass, and submit it to the BMV or Allen County court without delay.

  • State Approved: Administered under Ohio Department of Public Safety and BMV rules per Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06.
  • Log In Anytime: No set class times. Progress saves automatically so you pick up exactly where you left off each session.
  • Instant Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get BMV Form 5789 as a digital PDF immediately, ready to submit that same day.
OPEN AN ACCOUNT
Course Requirement
Approved
Adult 4-hour Abbreviated Course
Processing Time
Instant
Hidden Fees
$0.00
Eligibility Check
--

Total one-time price

$76.00
Includes instant email certificate delivery.
Start Course
Secure 256-bit SSL Encrypted Payment

Three Steps and You're Done

Enroll and Verify Your Identity

Create your account and upload a valid government-issued photo ID. Ohio requires identity verification before you begin. Takes a few minutes. Once confirmed, you move straight into the first lesson and the 30-day completion clock starts from that enrollment date.

Work Through the Course

Text and image-based lessons cover driver attitude, alcohol and drug impairment, and Ohio traffic law. A quiz follows each lesson. Pass the quiz to advance. State rules require a 10-minute break after every two consecutive hours of instruction, and that break time does not count toward your required hours.

Pass the Final and Get Your Certificate

The state-provided final exam has 40 multiple-choice questions. You need a 75% to pass and get two attempts, one per calendar day. Pass and you download BMV Form 5789 instantly. The course runs 8 hours minimum as mandated by ODPS. Submit the certificate to the BMV or your Allen County court the same week.

Get Started Today

Your License Stays Suspended Until This Is Done

For suspension and court-ordered cases, nothing moves forward until the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course is finished and the certificate is submitted. For drivers banking a 2-point credit, one more ticket can push a record past 12 points and trigger a suspension under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. The state also enforces a hard 30-day completion window from enrollment. Miss it and you pay a reinstatement fee and start the course over from scratch.

Get Started

Approved by Ohio, Recognized by Allen County Courts

TrafficSchool.net is operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a state-approved Ohio driver training school. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course meets current Ohio BMV requirements under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. Bluffton residents have used this certificate at the Allen County Clerk of Courts and the BMV Deputy Registrar on Elm Street in Bluffton.

Last updated: 2025-07-01
State Recognized Certificate

BMV Form 5789 is issued instantly on passing. It satisfies current Ohio BMV requirements for point credit, suspension reinstatement, and court-ordered completion. Price: $76.00.

No Classroom Drive Required

The nearest in-person option from Bluffton means a trip to Lima or Findlay. Complete the same state-approved course online for $76.00 without burning a half-day on the road.

One Flat Price

Pay $76.00 and the course is yours for the full 30-day window. No hidden fees, no upsells required to get your certificate when you finish.

Online Course

Complete the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course from Bluffton on your own schedule. No commute to Lima or Findlay. Certificate downloads the moment you pass.

Log In on Your Schedule

Progress saves automatically after each section so you return exactly where you stopped.

In-Person Classroom

Classroom sessions require a drive to Lima or Findlay, roughly 20 to 30 minutes each way from Bluffton, plus fixed class dates you have to match.

Fixed Dates and Location

You schedule around the provider, not your work or family calendar.

How Long Does Each Option Actually Take?

Both options meet the same 8-hour state minimum. The difference is who controls the schedule.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Log in from Bluffton any time of day, split across multiple sessions within your 30-day window, no commute added.
In-Person Drive to Lima or Findlay, sit through a fixed all-day or multi-evening session on the provider's schedule, not yours.

What Does Each Option Cost Bluffton Drivers?

The course fee is only part of the picture when you factor in travel from Bluffton.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online via TrafficSchool.net $76.00 total. No gas, no parking, no lost wages from blocking out a full weekday in Lima.
In-Person Classroom Course fee plus 40 to 60 miles of round-trip driving from Bluffton, depending on which provider you find.

Finish the Course From Any Device

The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course runs in any modern browser. Sitting at home on Main Street in Bluffton or on a lunch break, the course picks up right where you left off. No app download required. Progress saves server-side after every section automatically.

  • Phone or Tablet

    The course loads on any smartphone or tablet browser without installing anything extra on your device.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves to the server immediately so a lost connection never costs you completed work.

  • 30-Day Window Reminder

    Keep your enrollment date in mind. The state requires full completion within 30 days or you restart from the beginning.

4.8 / 5 on Trustpilot from 842 reviews

Read more reviews on Trustpilot

About the Course Provider

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com

TrafficSchool.net is operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a state-approved Ohio driver training school. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course delivered here meets current Ohio BMV requirements under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 and is recognized by the Ohio Department of Public Safety and Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

  • State-approved Ohio driver training school
  • Meets Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06
  • ODPS and BMV recognized program
  • Issues official BMV Form 5789
  • Accepted by Allen County courts

Need a Different Ohio Driver Course?

The Adult Remedial Driving Course is for licensed adults 18 and older. Other Ohio situations require different state-approved programs.

Questions Bluffton Drivers Ask Before Enrolling

Who actually has to take the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course?

Five groups of licensed Ohio drivers qualify under current ODPS guidelines. First, drivers with 2 to 11 points who want a 2-point credit applied to their record before the next ticket pushes them into suspension territory. Second, drivers reinstating a license suspended for hitting 12 or more points within two years under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. Third, drivers ordered by a court to complete the remedial program. Fourth, drivers age 19 or older reinstating due to a juvenile suspension that happened before age 18. Fifth, drivers under 21 reinstating after an alcohol-related OVI or OVUAC suspension. If you are in Allen County and unsure which category applies, the Bluffton Deputy Registrar on Elm Street can confirm what the BMV has on file for your record.

Does completing the course remove points from my Ohio driving record?

No. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course does not erase existing points or violations from your record. Only an Ohio court can order point removal. What the course does is apply a 2-point credit under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037, which acts as a cushion against future accumulation. If you have 8 points and earn the credit, the BMV treats your record as if it carries 6 points for purposes of calculating whether you hit the 12-point suspension threshold. The credit is valid for three years from the date the certificate is submitted. You can use it once every three years and up to five times in a lifetime. Submit BMV Form 5789 to the nearest BMV location, which for Bluffton residents is approximately 20 minutes south in Lima.

What happens if I do not finish the course within 30 days of enrolling?

The state requires full completion of the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course within 30 days of enrollment, per Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. Miss that window and the course resets entirely. You pay the reinstatement fee and start over from lesson one. For drivers on a court deadline or trying to reinstate a suspended license, that delay compounds the problem because the license stays suspended and the court requirement stays open the entire time. The 30-day clock starts the day you enroll, not the day you first log in to study. Bluffton residents dealing with an Allen County court order should confirm their court-imposed deadline before enrolling so the two windows do not conflict.

How fast do I get the certificate after passing the final exam?

Pass the final exam and BMV Form 5789 generates as a digital PDF immediately. You do not wait for anything to be mailed. Download it and submit it the same day. For a 2-point credit, take or mail the certificate to the BMV. The closest full-service BMV branch to Bluffton is in Lima, roughly 20 miles south on US-75. For court-ordered cases, submit directly to the Allen County Clerk of Courts in Lima. As of the latest ODPS guidelines, the certificate is the official document the BMV and courts accept to close out the requirement. Keep a copy for your own records after you submit the original.

What happens if I fail the final exam?

The state-provided final exam is 40 multiple-choice questions and you need a 75% to pass. You get two attempts total, but only one attempt per calendar day. Fail the first attempt on a Monday and you cannot try again until Tuesday. Fail the second attempt and the entire course resets under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. You start over from lesson one and pay again. The lesson quizzes throughout the course have unlimited free retakes, so use those to make sure the material is solid before you sit the final. Rushing into the final exam before you are ready is the main reason people end up restarting. Take the practice material seriously, especially the driver attitude and alcohol and drug sections.

Can I still take the course in a classroom near Bluffton, and is that realistic?

In-person classroom sessions for the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course do exist in Ohio, but none operate in Bluffton itself. The closest options are typically in Lima or Findlay, which puts you 20 to 30 miles from Bluffton each way depending on the provider. Classroom sessions run on fixed schedules you have to match, and you lose a half-day or more to travel and sitting time. The online version through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, delivers the same state-approved curriculum under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 and produces the same BMV Form 5789 certificate. For most Bluffton residents, the online course is the more practical choice given the lack of a local classroom option.

See where Traffic School works