Handle Your Ohio Driving Record Requirement From Fairlawn Today

Points stacked up, a court sent you here, or your license is sitting suspended right now. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course gets the requirement handled so you can submit your certificate to the Summit County BMV or your court and move on. Approved by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, this is the course Ohio actually recognizes for point credits, 12-point reinstatements, and court orders.

  • State Approved: Recognized by the Ohio Department of Public Safety and BMV under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06.
  • No Scheduling: Log in when you have time, save progress automatically, and finish within the state-required 30-day window.
  • Instant Certificate: You get BMV Form 5789 as a digital PDF the moment you pass, ready to submit that same day.
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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. This confirms you are the licensed Ohio driver completing the course, which matters when the certificate goes to the BMV or a Summit County court.

Work Through the Course Material

Complete text and image-based lessons covering driver attitude, alcohol and drug content, and traffic safety. A quiz follows each lesson and you must pass it to advance. The state requires a 10-minute break after every two consecutive hours, and that break time does not count toward your total.

Pass the Final 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. Pass, and you immediately download BMV Form 5789. The course runs 8 hours minimum per Ohio state mandate.

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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 clock is already running. For drivers banking a 2-point credit, one more ticket on I-77 near the Fairlawn interchange can push a record past 12 points and trigger a suspension before this course is finished. The state also gives you 30 days from enrollment to complete the course. Miss that window and you pay a reinstatement fee and start over from scratch.

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Approved for Ohio Drivers, Recognized by Summit 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 and Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. Summit County courts and the Fairlawn Deputy Registrar on Mull Avenue accept the certificate this course produces.

Last updated: 2025-07-01
BMV Accepted Certificate

BMV Form 5789 is issued instantly on passing. Submit it to the Fairlawn Deputy Registrar or the Summit County BMV office to apply your 2-point credit or complete your reinstatement requirement. $76.00 total.

No Classroom, No Drive

The nearest in-person option for Summit County residents adds a commute and a fixed schedule. This course runs on any device with a browser, on your timeline, for $76.00.

One Flat Price

Pay $76.00 and the course is yours for 30 days. No upsells, no hidden fees. Lesson quiz retakes are free and unlimited under current ODPS guidelines.

Online Course

Complete the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course from anywhere in Summit County without rearranging your work schedule or driving to a classroom site.

Progress Auto-Saved

Server-side saving picks up exactly where you stopped, every session.

In-Person Classroom

Classroom sessions require a fixed date, a physical location, and travel time from Fairlawn that can run 20 or more minutes each way.

Fixed Schedule Required

Miss the session date and you wait for the next available opening.

How Long This Actually Takes

The state sets the floor. How you get there is up to you.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the state-mandated 8-hour minimum across multiple sessions within your 30-day enrollment window, logging in and out as your schedule allows.
In-Person Classroom One or two full-day sessions at a fixed location, plus drive time from Fairlawn to wherever the nearest available class is being held.

What You Actually Pay

Online costs less and produces the same BMV-accepted certificate.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online via TrafficSchool.net $76.00 flat, instant BMV Form 5789 certificate included, no travel costs from Fairlawn or Summit County.
In-Person Classroom Typically higher tuition plus fuel, parking, and time away from work for a full-day session away from Fairlawn.

Finish From Your Phone or Laptop

The course runs in any modern browser. Sitting in the parking lot off Smith Road waiting for an appointment, or at home after the kids are down, it does not matter. Your progress saves automatically after every section so nothing is lost when you close the tab.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. No app download required under current ODPS course format rules.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves server-side instantly, so a lost connection does not cost you completed work.

  • 30-Day Reminders

    The enrollment window is 30 days. Built-in reminders help you track time remaining before the state deadline hits.

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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 offered here meets current Ohio BMV requirements and is recognized by the Ohio Department of Public Safety and Bureau of Motor Vehicles for all five state-approved completion reasons.

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

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Some Summit County drivers need a separate course for insurance purposes or a different court requirement.

Questions Fairlawn Drivers Ask Before Enrolling

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

Five groups qualify under current Ohio BMV requirements. First, licensed Ohio drivers with 2 to 11 points who want to bank a 2-point credit before their record climbs higher. 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 suspension. Court-ordered drivers do not receive a 2-point credit. The certificate goes to the court instead of the BMV. Confirm your specific reason before enrolling so you submit the certificate to the right place in Summit County.

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

The 2-point credit does not remove existing points or erase any violation from your record. Only an Ohio court can do that. What the credit does is subtract two points from your current total, creating a cushion between where you stand now and the 12-point suspension threshold set by Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. A driver sitting at 8 points drops to 6 after the credit posts. That gap matters when the next ticket comes. Under current ODPS guidelines, the credit is valid for three years, you can only use it once every three years, and the lifetime maximum is five times. Submit BMV Form 5789 to the Fairlawn Deputy Registrar on Mull Avenue or the Summit County BMV office to get the credit applied.

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

The state closes your enrollment after 30 days. Per Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06, an expired enrollment requires you to pay a reinstatement fee and restart the course completely from the beginning. None of your completed lessons carry over. For drivers already dealing with a suspended license, that delay extends the time your driving privileges stay on hold. The 30-day clock starts on your enrollment date, not on the date you first log in to study. Fairlawn drivers who are reinstating after a 12-point suspension or an under-21 alcohol offense feel this deadline more sharply because the license stays suspended until the certificate is submitted to the Summit County BMV. Start early and do not let the window run out.

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

You get BMV Form 5789 as a digital PDF the moment you pass the final exam. There is no waiting period and no manual review step under current Ohio BMV requirements. Download it immediately and submit it the same day. For a 2-point credit, take the certificate to the Fairlawn Deputy Registrar on Mull Avenue or the Summit County BMV office, which is roughly 10 to 15 minutes from most Fairlawn addresses. For a court-ordered case, submit directly to the Summit County Clerk of Courts or the specific court that issued your order. Keep a copy for your own records regardless of where you submit. The certificate documents your completion under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06.

What happens if I fail the final exam?

You get two attempts at the 40-question state-provided final exam, but only one attempt per calendar day. Fail the first attempt on a Monday and you can try again Tuesday. Pass on the second attempt and you get your certificate immediately. Fail both attempts and the course resets completely under current ODPS guidelines, meaning you start over from lesson one and the 30-day window restarts from that point. The passing score is 75%. Lesson quizzes throughout the course have unlimited free retakes, so use those to stay sharp on the material before you reach the final. Ohio Revised Code 4510.037 governs the point system this course feeds into, so finishing correctly the first time protects your timeline and your driving privileges.

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

No. Completing the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course does not remove points or erase violations from your record. Under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037, only a court order can remove points. What the course does for eligible drivers is apply a 2-point credit, which reduces your current point total by two. The underlying violations stay on the record. For drivers completing the course under a court order or for reinstatement after a 12-point suspension, the certificate satisfies the requirement but does not clean the record. Per current Ohio BMV requirements, the 2-point credit posts after you submit BMV Form 5789 to the Fairlawn Deputy Registrar or the Summit County BMV office. The credit is a buffer, not a clean slate.

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