Chillicothe Drivers: Handle Your Ohio Point Requirement Today

Points stacked up on your license, a court handed you an order, or your suspension is sitting open until this course gets done. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course clears the requirement. Approved by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, the certificate comes the same day you pass. Ross County drivers use this to get back on the road and keep it that way.

  • State Approved: Recognized by ODPS and the Ohio BMV under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 for all five qualifying reasons.
  • No Scheduling: Log in when you have time, log out when you do not, and your progress saves automatically between every session.
  • Instant Certificate: BMV Form 5789 downloads as a PDF the moment you pass, ready to submit to the BMV or your Ross County court.
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 ID

Create your account and upload a valid government-issued photo ID. Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 requires identity verification before you start. The process takes a few minutes and your enrollment is active immediately after confirmation.

Work Through the Course

Text and image-based lessons cover driver attitude, alcohol and drug topics, and traffic law. A quiz follows each lesson and you must pass it to advance. State rules require a 10-minute break after every two consecutive hours, and that break time does not count toward your total hours.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

The state-provided final exam is 40 multiple-choice questions. You need a 75% to pass and have two attempts, one per calendar day. Finish the 8 hours minimum, pass the exam, and your BMV Form 5789 certificate downloads instantly as a PDF.

Get Started Today

Your License Stays Suspended Until This Is Done

For suspension and court-ordered cases, nothing moves until the certificate hits the BMV or the clerk's desk. For drivers banking a 2-point credit, one more ticket on a record already sitting at 8 or 9 points can push you past 12 and trigger a suspension under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. The state also gives you 30 days from enrollment to finish. Miss that window and you pay a reinstatement fee and start completely over.

Get Started

Approved for Ross County and All of Ohio

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is 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 and is accepted by the BMV and Ohio courts statewide, including Ross County.

Last updated: 2025
BMV and Court Accepted

The certificate satisfies both BMV point-credit submissions and court-ordered completion requirements across Ohio, including Ross County courts, as of the latest ODPS guidelines.

No Classroom Trip

Skip the drive to a classroom. Log in from any device, work through lessons on your own schedule, and submit your certificate the same day you finish for $76.00.

One Flat Price

Pay $76.00 and the certificate is included. No add-on fees for the PDF download or for retaking lesson quizzes as many times as you need.

Online Course

Complete the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course from home or anywhere with internet access. No travel, no fixed class times, certificate downloads instantly on passing.

No Drive Required

Skip the trip to a Chillicothe classroom entirely and work from any device.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom sessions require you to find an approved provider, match their schedule, and travel to a fixed location on their timetable.

Fixed Schedule Only

You attend on the provider's schedule, not yours, with no flexibility for work or family.

How Long Each Option Actually Takes

The 8-hour state minimum applies to both formats. The difference is when and where you put in those hours.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Log in anytime, split hours across multiple days, no commute, progress saves automatically after every section you complete.
In-Person Drive to a classroom location, sit through a fixed block schedule, and travel back home before you can submit anything.

What Each Option Costs You

Price is one part of it. Factor in gas, time off work, and the drive from Chillicothe to wherever the classroom is.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online at TrafficSchool.net $76.00 total, certificate included, no travel costs, no time off work required to attend a fixed session.
In-Person Classroom Classroom fees vary by provider, plus fuel and time driving to and from a fixed location on their schedule.

Finish From Anywhere in Ross County

The course runs on any phone, tablet, or laptop with a browser. Sitting at home on Bridge Street or waiting somewhere across town, your session picks up exactly where you left it. No app download needed, no special software, just log in and keep going.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. No app install required, just a browser and an internet connection.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    The server saves your place after every section so a lost connection never costs you completed work.

  • 30-Day Reminder

    Keep your enrollment date in mind. The state requires 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, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a state-approved Ohio driver training school. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course is administered under the Ohio Department of Public Safety and Bureau of Motor Vehicles and meets current Ohio BMV requirements under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06.

  • ODPS-approved Ohio driver training school
  • BMV Form 5789 certificate issued on completion
  • Accepted by Ohio courts statewide
  • Curriculum meets Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06
  • Administered under ODPS and Ohio BMV oversight

Need a Different Ohio Driver Course?

This course covers the Adult Remedial program only. Other Ohio-approved courses are available for different license situations.

Questions Chillicothe Drivers Ask Before Enrolling

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

Five groups qualify under current ODPS guidelines. First, drivers with 2 to 11 points who want to bank a 2-point credit before the next ticket pushes them over the limit. Second, drivers reinstating a license suspended for hitting 12 or more points within two years under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. Third, drivers with a court order requiring 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. Court-ordered students do not receive a point credit; the certificate satisfies the court requirement only. Check your BMV record or your court paperwork to confirm which category applies to you before enrolling.

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

No. Completing the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course does not erase existing points or violations from your record. Only an Ohio court can order points removed. What the course does, under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037, is apply a 2-point credit to your record. That credit acts as a cushion, effectively reducing your point total by two for the purpose of calculating whether you have hit the 12-point suspension threshold. The credit stays active for three years, you can use it once every three years, and you can earn it a maximum of five times in your lifetime. Submit BMV Form 5789 to the Chillicothe Deputy Registrar or directly to the Ohio BMV after passing to activate the credit.

What happens if I do not finish within the 30-day window?

The state requires you to complete the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course within 30 days of enrollment, per Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. Miss that deadline and your enrollment expires. You pay a reinstatement fee and start the entire course over from the beginning, including all lessons and the final exam. None of your previous progress carries over. For drivers with a suspension sitting open, that also means more time without a valid license while you restart. The practical move is to set a pace early in your enrollment and treat the 30-day window as a firm deadline, not a rough target. Chillicothe residents can confirm reinstatement requirements with the Ross County Clerk of Courts or the local Deputy Registrar.

How fast do I get my certificate, and where do I send it?

The moment you pass the final exam, BMV Form 5789 generates as a downloadable PDF. There is no waiting period and no mailing delay. For a 2-point credit, submit the certificate to the Ohio BMV. Chillicothe residents can take it to the Chillicothe Deputy Registrar at 165 S. Paint Street or mail it directly to the Ohio BMV in Columbus, roughly 50 miles north on US-35. For a court-ordered case, deliver the certificate to the Ross County Clerk of Courts at the Ross County Courthouse on Main Street in Chillicothe. Confirm the submission method your court requires before you go, since some courts accept email and others require a physical copy per current Ohio BMV requirements.

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, per Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. You get two attempts total, but only one attempt per calendar day. Fail the first attempt and you can try again the next day. Fail the second attempt and the course resets entirely. You start over from lesson one, work through all the material again, and take the exam fresh. The 30-day completion window also resets. Lesson quizzes throughout the course have unlimited free retakes, so use those to make sure the material sticks before you sit the final. Rushing into the exam before you are ready costs you time and potentially your enrollment window.

What does the course actually cover during those 8 hours?

The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course runs a minimum of 8 hours under the state-mandated floor set by Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. At least 25 percent of the curriculum covers driver attitude, which gets into why people make the choices they make behind the wheel, not just what the rules say. At least another 25 percent covers alcohol, drugs, and their effect on driving. The rest covers traffic law, crash prevention, and related topics. The format is text and image-based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. State rules also require a 10-minute break after every two consecutive hours of instruction, and that break time does not count toward your 8 hours. There is no cap on how many hours you can study in a single day.

See where Traffic School works