Fairfax Drivers: Handle Your Ohio Remedial Course Requirement Here

Your points are stacking up, the court sent an order, or your license is already suspended. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course is what the BMV and Ohio courts require to move forward. Fairfax residents complete this state-approved program online, get the certificate the same day they pass, and submit it to the BMV or Clerk of Courts that week.

  • State Approved: Approved by the Ohio Department of Public Safety under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 for all five recognized reasons.
  • No Scheduling Wait: Start today and work through the eight required hours without booking a classroom seat weeks out in Clermont County.
  • Instant Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get BMV Form 5789 as a digital PDF immediately, ready to submit the same day.
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Three Steps and You're Done

Enroll and Verify Your Identity

Create your account, upload a valid government-issued photo ID to confirm you are the licensed Ohio driver completing the course, and pay. Enrollment takes a few minutes and your 30-day completion window starts the moment you register, so do not sit on it.

Work Through the Course Material

The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course covers driver attitude, alcohol and drug impairment, and traffic safety 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 eight required hours. Your progress saves automatically after each section.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

The state-provided final exam is 40 multiple-choice questions. You need a 75% to pass and you get two attempts, one per calendar day. Pass, and you immediately download BMV Form 5789. Complete the full 8 hours minimum and submit that certificate to the BMV or your court before your 30-day window closes.

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Your License Stays on Hold Until This Is Done

For suspension and court-ordered cases, nothing changes 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 gives you only 30 days from enrollment to complete the course before requiring a full restart and reinstatement fee. Get this handled now.

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Built Around Current Ohio BMV Requirements

As of the latest ODPS guidelines, the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course must meet the curriculum standards in Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. This course is built to those exact specifications, covering the required driver attitude and alcohol and drug content that the state mandates for licensed adult drivers.

Last updated: 2025
State-Recognized Certificate

BMV Form 5789 is accepted by the Ohio BMV for a 2-point credit and by Ohio courts for court-ordered completion. Submit it the same week you finish at $76.00 total cost.

No Classroom Required

Fairfax sits in Clermont County with no local classroom option nearby. Complete all required hours from any device without driving to a testing center or scheduling around someone else's calendar.

One Flat Price

The course costs $76.00. No hidden fees, no upsells after checkout. Your certificate and all lesson retakes are included in that single payment.

Online Course

Complete the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course on your own schedule from Fairfax without driving to a classroom in another county.

Start Date and Time

Enroll today and begin immediately, no waiting for a scheduled class session.

In-Person Classroom

Classroom sessions require travel outside Fairfax and Clermont County, plus fixed dates that may conflict with work schedules.

Travel and Scheduling

You drive to a facility, find a seat, and work around their calendar, not yours.

How Long This Actually Takes

The state sets an 8-hour floor. Here is what that looks like compared to finding a classroom.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Eight required hours of instruction completed across multiple sessions within your 30-day window, no commute added.
In-Person Classroom Eight hours of instruction plus travel time from Fairfax to a Clermont County or Cincinnati-area facility and back.

What You Actually Pay

Compare the online course fee against the real cost of a classroom session once you add travel.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Flat $76.00 covers enrollment, all lessons, quizzes, the final exam, and your BMV Form 5789 certificate.
In-Person Classroom Classroom tuition plus gas or mileage from Fairfax to a facility outside Clermont County adds up fast.

Finish From Any Device You Have

The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course runs on phones, tablets, and computers. No app download required. Fairfax has spotty connectivity in some spots off US-50, so the server-side progress save means you pick back up exactly where you left off after any interruption.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. No special software or downloads needed to access the course.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves to the server automatically so a dropped connection never costs you completed work.

  • 30-Day Reminders

    The system tracks your enrollment date so you stay aware of the state-mandated 30-day completion window.

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Who Runs This Course

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 offered here meets the curriculum and delivery standards set by the Ohio Department of Public Safety and Bureau of Motor Vehicles under current Ohio BMV requirements.

  • Ohio Department of Public Safety approved
  • Meets Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06
  • BMV Form 5789 certificate issued
  • Adult remedial curriculum, 18 and older
  • Administered under ODPS and BMV oversight

Need a Different Ohio Driver Course?

The Adult Remedial Driving Course is for licensed adults with points, court orders, or suspension reinstatement needs.

Questions Fairfax Drivers Ask Before Enrolling

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

Five groups of licensed Ohio drivers qualify under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. First, drivers with 2 to 11 points who want a 2-point credit applied to their record before the next ticket pushes them over the limit. Second, drivers reinstating after a 12-point suspension under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. Third, drivers with a court order requiring completion of the remedial program. Fourth, drivers 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 drivers do not receive the 2-point credit. Fairfax residents in any of these situations can enroll through TrafficSchool.net today.

What does the 2-point credit actually do for my driving record, and how often can I use it?

The 2-point credit does not remove existing points or erase violations from your Ohio driving record. Only an Ohio court can remove points. 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. The credit is valid for three years from the date it is applied. You can use it once every three years and a maximum of five times in your lifetime. Drivers with 2 to 11 points on their record are eligible. Fairfax drivers can confirm their current point total through the Ohio BMV before enrolling.

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

The Ohio Department of Public Safety requires 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 state requires you to pay a reinstatement fee and restart the course entirely from the beginning. Your previous progress does not carry over. For drivers already under a suspension, that means more time with a suspended license. For drivers banking a 2-point credit, it means more exposure to a suspension-triggering ticket. Fairfax residents who need to submit a certificate to the Clermont County Clerk of Courts or the Milford BMV Deputy Registrar should account for that submission time when planning their 30-day window.

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

Pass the final exam and BMV Form 5789 generates as a digital PDF immediately. You do not wait for anything to be mailed. For a 2-point credit, submit the certificate to the Ohio BMV. Fairfax residents can use the Milford Deputy Registrar office, located roughly 10 miles west of Fairfax on US-50, or submit directly to the Ohio BMV by mail. For court-ordered cases, submit the certificate to the court that issued the order, which for most Fairfax residents is the Clermont County Clerk of Courts in Batavia, approximately 15 miles from Fairfax. Confirm submission requirements with your specific court, as current Ohio BMV requirements and court procedures can differ.

What happens if I fail the final exam?

The state-provided final exam for the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course is 40 multiple-choice questions. Under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06, you get two attempts, but only one attempt per calendar day. Fail the first attempt on a Monday and you cannot try again until Tuesday. Pass on the second attempt and you get your certificate immediately. Fail both attempts and the course resets entirely. You start over from lesson one, and your 30-day completion window continues running from your original enrollment date, not from the reset. Lesson quizzes between sections have unlimited free retakes, so use those to make sure you actually know the material before you sit for the final.

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

No. Completing the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course does not remove points or erase violations from your Ohio driving record. Under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037, only an Ohio court has the authority to remove points. What the course does for eligible drivers is apply a 2-point credit to the current point total, which lowers the number showing against the 12-point suspension threshold. Existing violations stay on the record. The credit is a buffer, not a clean slate. Drivers taking the course under a court order or for suspension reinstatement receive no 2-point credit at all. Fairfax drivers who want to know exactly what is on their record can request a copy through the Ohio BMV before or after completing the course.

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