Handle Your Ohio Driving Record Requirement From Frankfort Today

Points stacking up on your Ross County license, a court order sitting on your kitchen table, or a 12-point suspension keeping you out of your car - this is the course that clears the requirement. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course is state-approved under ODPS and accepted by the BMV. Frankfort residents finish it without driving to Columbus or Chillicothe.

  • State Approved: Recognized by the Ohio Department of Public Safety and BMV under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06.
  • 30-Day Window: Ohio requires completion within 30 days of enrollment. Log in around your work schedule and finish on time.
  • Instant Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get BMV Form 5789 as a digital PDF immediately. Submit it the same day.
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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. This confirms you are the licensed Ohio driver completing the course, not someone sitting in for you. Takes a few minutes to set up.

Work Through the Course Material

Text and image-based lessons cover driver attitude, alcohol and drug impairment, traffic law, and crash prevention. A quiz follows each lesson. Pass the quiz to advance. Your progress saves automatically after every section, so you can log out and pick back up without losing ground.

Pass the Final Exam and Get Your Certificate

After 8 hours of instruction, you take a 40-question state-provided final exam. Score 75% or higher and your BMV Form 5789 certificate generates instantly as a PDF. Submit it to the BMV for a point credit or deliver it to the Ross County Clerk of Courts for a court-ordered case.

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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 a record sitting at 9 or 10 points can push you into suspension territory fast. Ohio 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.

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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 Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. Frankfort residents and all Ross County drivers qualify.

Last updated: 2025
BMV-Accepted Certificate

You get BMV Form 5789 the moment you pass. That certificate goes straight to the BMV or your court. No waiting, no mailing delays from a third party.

No Classroom Drive

The nearest BMV to Frankfort is in Chillicothe, about 20 miles south on US-35. Skip that trip entirely and complete the course from home for $76.00.

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.

Online Course

Complete the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course from Frankfort without scheduling around a classroom in Chillicothe or Columbus.

Log In Anytime

Progress saves after every section. Return whenever your schedule opens up.

Instant Certificate

BMV Form 5789 generates as a PDF the moment you pass the final exam.

No Travel Required

Saves the 20-mile drive each way from Frankfort to the Chillicothe BMV.

In-Person Classroom

Classroom sessions require travel to an approved location, fixed scheduling, and no ability to pause and return on your own time.

Fixed Class Dates

You work around the provider's schedule, not your own work or family commitments.

Travel to Chillicothe

Ross County residents typically drive to Chillicothe, adding time and fuel cost.

No Instant Certificate

Certificate processing after an in-person session can add days before submission.

How Long Does Each Option Actually Take?

Factor in travel and scheduling, not just seat time.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the state-mandated hours from Frankfort on your own schedule within the 30-day window, no commute added.
In-Person Classroom Add a 40-mile round trip from Frankfort to Chillicothe plus waiting for an available class date to open up.

What Does Each Option Cost?

Price is only part of the picture. Factor in what you spend getting there.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Flat $76.00 total. No gas, no parking, no day off work to sit in a Chillicothe classroom.
In-Person Classroom Higher base tuition plus fuel for the round trip from Frankfort, and lost wages if the class falls on a workday.

Finish From Anywhere in Ross County

The course runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, or computer. Sitting in the parking lot off US-35 waiting on someone? Log in and knock out a section. Progress saves server-side after every completed section, so nothing gets lost when you close the tab.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. No app download required to access the course material.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically on the server. Log out and return without losing your place.

  • 30-Day Reminders

    Stay aware of your completion deadline. Ohio requires finishing within 30 days of enrollment or you restart.

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About the Course Provider

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a state-approved Ohio driver training school delivering the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course under current ODPS guidelines. The course meets all requirements of Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 and is accepted by the Ohio BMV and Ohio courts statewide.

  • State-approved Ohio driver training school
  • Accepted by Ohio BMV statewide
  • Meets Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06
  • Issues official BMV Form 5789 certificate
  • Recognized by Ohio courts for court-ordered cases

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Questions Frankfort Drivers Ask Before Enrolling

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

Five groups qualify under Ohio law. Drivers with 2 to 11 points on their record can take it voluntarily to bank a 2-point credit before a ticket triggers a suspension. Drivers who hit 12 or more points within two years and had their license suspended must complete it before reinstatement. Courts can also order it as a condition of a case, in which case no point credit applies. Drivers 19 or older reinstating after a juvenile suspension and drivers reinstating after an under-21 alcohol offense also qualify. Ohio Revised Code 4510.037 governs the point system behind most of these situations. If you are a Frankfort resident unsure which category applies, the Ross County Clerk of Courts on North Paint Street in Chillicothe can confirm a court-ordered requirement.

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

The 2-point credit does not remove existing points or erase violations from your Ohio BMV record. Only an Ohio court can do that. What the credit does is act as a cushion. Under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037, the BMV applies a 2-point reduction to your current point total after you submit BMV Form 5789. So if you are sitting at 9 points and a new ticket would push you to 12 and trigger a suspension, completing the course first drops your effective total to 7 and buys you room. The credit is valid for three years, you can use it once every three years, and Ohio allows a maximum of five uses in a lifetime. Frankfort drivers submit the certificate to the Chillicothe BMV Deputy Registrar or mail it directly to the Ohio BMV in Columbus.

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

Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 sets a hard 30-day completion window from the date you enroll. Miss that deadline and the state requires you to pay a reinstatement fee and start the entire course over from the beginning. Your previous progress does not carry over. This matters most for drivers reinstating a suspended license, because the suspension stays active until the course is completed and the certificate is submitted. For Frankfort drivers banking a 2-point credit, missing the window means your record stays where it is while the clock keeps running on any pending tickets. Log in consistently across the 30 days rather than trying to cram everything into the final week. The course saves your progress after every section, so there is no reason to lose ground.

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

The certificate generates as a digital PDF the moment you pass the final exam. You do not wait for an email or a mailed document. BMV Form 5789 is the official Certificate of Completion recognized by the Ohio Department of Public Safety. Download it immediately and submit it the same day. For a 2-point credit, send it to the Ohio BMV or bring it to the Frankfort Deputy Registrar location on Courthouse Square or the Chillicothe BMV office on North Bridge Street, roughly 20 miles south of Frankfort on US-35. For a court-ordered case, deliver it to the Ross County Clerk of Courts. Keep a copy for your own records regardless of where you submit the original, as current Ohio BMV requirements place the submission responsibility on the driver.

What happens if I fail the final exam?

The state-provided final exam 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 your certificate generates immediately. Fail both attempts and the course resets entirely. You start over from lesson one, and the 30-day completion window becomes a real concern at that point. The lesson quizzes throughout the course have unlimited free retakes, so use those to actually learn the material rather than clicking through. The driver attitude sections and the alcohol and drug content make up at least half the exam questions, based on the ODPS curriculum split. Frankfort drivers who reset should re-enroll promptly to protect their remaining time.

Does completing the 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 BMV record. Under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037, only an Ohio court has the authority to remove points. What the course provides for eligible drivers is a 2-point credit, applied by the BMV after you submit BMV Form 5789. That credit reduces your active point total by two, which can be the difference between staying licensed and hitting the 12-point suspension threshold. For drivers completing the course under a court order, no point credit applies at all. The certificate satisfies the court requirement, but your record reflects the underlying violations. Frankfort drivers with questions about their specific point total can request a driving record from the Chillicothe BMV office or through the Ohio BMV online portal.

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