Cincinnati Drivers: Handle Your Ohio Remedial Course Requirement Online

Points stacked up on your Hamilton County record, a court handed you an order, or your license is sitting suspended right now. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course is the state-recognized path to a 2-point credit, license reinstatement, or court compliance. Enroll today, finish within the 30-day window, and get your BMV Form 5789 certificate the same day you pass.

  • State Approved: Approved by the Ohio Department of Public Safety under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 for all five recognized reasons.
  • Instant Certificate: Pass the final exam and your digital BMV Form 5789 certificate downloads immediately, ready to submit to the BMV or court.
  • Court and BMV Ready: Certificate accepted by Hamilton County courts and the Cincinnati Deputy Registrar on Reading Road for point credit or reinstatement.
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Enroll and Verify Your Identity

Create your account and upload a valid government-issued photo ID. Ohio requires identity verification before you begin. Once confirmed, you get immediate access to all course lessons. The 30-day completion clock starts from your enrollment date, so do not wait to get in.

Work Through the Course Lessons

The course covers driver attitude, alcohol and drug impairment, and Ohio traffic law through text and image-based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections. A 10-minute break is required after every two consecutive hours of instruction, and that break time does not count toward your total. Progress saves automatically after each section.

Pass the Final Exam and Get Your Certificate

The state-provided final exam is 40 multiple-choice questions. Score 75% or better and your BMV Form 5789 certificate generates instantly as a digital PDF. The course requires 8 hours minimum of instruction time. Submit the certificate to the BMV or your court the same week you finish.

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Your License Stays Suspended Until This Is Done

For drivers reinstating after a 12-point suspension or an under-21 alcohol offense, the BMV does not move until you submit that certificate. For drivers banking a 2-point credit, every week you wait is another ticket away from hitting 12 points and triggering a suspension. The state gives you 30 days from enrollment to finish. Miss that window and you pay a reinstatement fee and start the course over from scratch.

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Approved by Ohio, Accepted in Hamilton County

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 and Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. The certificate is accepted at the Cincinnati Deputy Registrar and Hamilton County courts.

Last updated: 2025
State Approved Course

Administered under ODPS guidelines, this course satisfies all five state-recognized reasons including 2-point credit, 12-point suspension reinstatement, and court orders. Price: $76.00.

No Classroom Trip

Log in from any device with a browser. No driving to a classroom in Blue Ash or downtown Cincinnati. Progress saves server-side every time you complete a section.

One Flat Price

Pay $76.00 and get full course access, all lesson quizzes with unlimited retakes, the state final exam, and your instant BMV Form 5789 certificate included.

Online Course

Complete the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course from any device on your schedule, with your certificate ready the same day you pass the final exam.

No Commute Required

Skip the drive to a classroom and log in from home, work, or anywhere with a connection.

Instant Certificate Delivery

BMV Form 5789 downloads as a PDF the moment you pass, no waiting for mail.

Progress Auto-Saved

Log out mid-lesson and pick up exactly where you stopped, no lost progress.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom sessions require scheduling around a provider's calendar, driving to a fixed location, and waiting for a mailed or printed certificate after class.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the provider's timetable, not yours, which can delay your start date.

Certificate Wait Time

Paper certificates often take days to process, slowing your BMV or court submission.

Travel to Location

Classroom sites around Cincinnati require a trip, adding time and fuel cost to the total.

How Long Does Each Option Take?

The state mandates 8 hours of instruction either way. The difference is when and where you put those hours in.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the 8-hour requirement on your own schedule across multiple sessions within the 30-day window, no single-day commitment required.
In-Person Classroom Typically a full Saturday or two weekday evenings at a fixed Cincinnati-area location, plus drive time each way.

What Does Each Option Cost?

Online pricing is fixed. Classroom costs vary by provider and do not include your gas or parking near a Cincinnati classroom site.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course at TrafficSchool.net Flat $76.00 covers full course access, all quizzes, the state final exam, and your instant BMV Form 5789 certificate.
In-Person Classroom Classroom fees in the Cincinnati area typically run higher and add travel costs on top of the course price itself.

Finish the Course From Any Device

The course runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, or laptop. A lot of people I know knocked out sections during lunch or after the kids went to bed. No app download needed. Your progress saves automatically after every section so you never lose ground between sessions.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. No special software or app installation required to access the course.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves to the server instantly so you can log out and return without losing your place.

  • 30-Day Reminders

    Stay on track with reminders before your state-mandated 30-day completion window closes and a restart becomes required.

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About Your 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 and ODPS guidelines under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. Hamilton County drivers have used this course for 2-point credits, reinstatements, and court compliance.

  • Ohio Department of Public Safety approved
  • Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 compliant
  • BMV Form 5789 certificate issued
  • Accepted by Hamilton County courts
  • State-approved Ohio driver training school

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Frequently Asked Questions: Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course in Cincinnati

Who has to take the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course, and what is the difference between a court order and a 2-point credit?

Five groups of Ohio drivers qualify under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037 and Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. First, drivers with 2 to 11 points who want a 2-point credit applied to their record. Second, drivers reinstating after a 12-point suspension. Third, drivers with a court order to complete the remedial program. Fourth, drivers age 19 or older reinstating due to a juvenile suspension that occurred before age 18. Fifth, drivers under 21 reinstating after an alcohol-related suspension. The key difference with a court order is that no 2-point credit applies. The court requires completion as a condition, and you submit your BMV Form 5789 directly to the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts, not the BMV.

What does the 2-point credit actually do for my Ohio driving record?

The 2-point credit does not erase any existing points or remove violations from your record. Only an Ohio court can do that. What the credit does is apply a 2-point reduction to your current point total, creating a cushion before you hit the 12-point threshold that triggers a suspension under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. For example, if you are sitting at 8 points, the credit brings the effective total to 6, giving you more room before the next ticket becomes a suspension problem. The credit is valid for three years, you can use it once every three years, and a maximum of five times in your lifetime. Submit your BMV Form 5789 to the Cincinnati Deputy Registrar on Reading Road to apply it.

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

The Ohio Department of Public Safety requires completion within 30 days of enrollment under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. Miss that window and two things happen. First, you owe a reinstatement fee to the BMV before you can restart. Second, you start the entire course over from the beginning. No credit carries over for work you already completed. For Hamilton County drivers with a suspended license, that delay means more time off the road while the BMV waits for your certificate. For drivers banking a 2-point credit, it means more exposure to a suspension-triggering ticket. Log in consistently across the 30 days and treat the deadline as a hard stop, not a suggestion.

How fast do I get my certificate after passing the final exam, and where do I send it?

Your BMV Form 5789 Certificate of Completion generates as an instant digital PDF the moment you pass the final exam. You do not wait for mail or a processing period. Where you send it depends on why you took the course. For a 2-point credit or license reinstatement, submit it to the BMV. The Cincinnati Deputy Registrar is located on Reading Road in Cincinnati and handles Hamilton County residents. For a court-ordered case, submit it directly to the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts at 1000 Main Street downtown, roughly 10 minutes from most Cincinnati neighborhoods. Confirm current submission procedures with the court or BMV before you go, as requirements can update per the latest ODPS guidelines.

What happens if I fail the final exam?

The state-provided final exam is 40 multiple-choice questions. Under current Ohio BMV requirements aligned with Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06, you get two attempts total, limited to one attempt per calendar day. Fail the first attempt on a Monday and you can try again Tuesday. Pass on the second attempt and your BMV Form 5789 certificate generates immediately. Fail both attempts and the course resets completely. You start over from the first lesson, and the 30-day completion window resets from that point. Lesson quizzes between sections have unlimited free retakes, so use those to lock in the material before you sit for the final. Do not rush into the exam if you are not ready.

Does completing the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course remove points from my driving record?

No. Completing the course does not remove points or wipe violations from your Ohio driving record. Under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037, only a court order can remove points. What the course provides for eligible drivers is a 2-point credit, which reduces your active point total by two points and creates a buffer before you hit the 12-point suspension threshold. Think of it as buying yourself room on the record, not cleaning it. The credit applies once every three years and up to five times in a lifetime. For drivers completing the course under a court order or for reinstatement after a 12-point or alcohol-related suspension, the course satisfies the requirement but does not alter the underlying record. Submit your certificate to the Cincinnati Deputy Registrar or Hamilton County court as applicable.

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