Franklin County Drivers: Handle Your Ohio Remedial Course Requirement Now

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 is the state-recognized program under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037 that covers all five situations. Franklin County drivers complete it online through TrafficSchool.net and submit the certificate the same week.

  • State Approved: Approved by the Ohio Department of Public Safety under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 for all recognized course reasons.
  • 30-Day Window: Ohio requires completion within 30 days of enrollment. Log in and out as needed; progress saves automatically after each section.
  • Instant Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get BMV Form 5789 as a digital PDF immediately, ready to submit to the BMV or your court.
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Enroll and Verify Your Identity

Create your account and upload a valid government-issued photo ID. Ohio requires identity verification to confirm you are the licensed driver completing the course. Franklin County residents use the same enrollment process regardless of whether a court ordered the course or you are banking a 2-point credit before your next ticket.

Work Through the Course Material

The lessons cover driver attitude, alcohol and drug impairment, and Ohio traffic law. A quiz follows each lesson and you must pass it to advance. Ohio law requires a 10-minute break after every two consecutive hours of instruction, and that break time does not count toward your total. Log in and out as your schedule allows within the 30-day window.

Pass the Final 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 it and you immediately download BMV Form 5789. The course runs 8 hours minimum as required by the Ohio Department of Public Safety. Submit the certificate to the BMV or your Franklin County court the same week.

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Your License Stays Suspended Until This Gets Done

For drivers reinstating after a 12-point suspension or an under-21 alcohol offense, the clock is running and your driving privileges stay on hold until the certificate hits the BMV. For court-ordered cases, the requirement stays open on your record until the court receives it. And for drivers banking a 2-point credit, one more ticket on I-270 or Broad Street could push you past 12 points and trigger the suspension you are trying to avoid. Ohio also gives you 30 days from enrollment to finish. Start now and close this out.

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Approved for Franklin County Drivers by Ohio ODPS

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. Franklin County drivers have used this course to reinstate licenses and bank point credits recognized by the BMV and the Franklin County courts.

Last updated: Updated to reflect the latest ODPS guidelines and current Ohio BMV requirements.
State-Recognized Certificate

BMV Form 5789 is the official Certificate of Completion. You get it as an instant digital PDF the moment you pass. $76.00 covers the full course and certificate with no hidden fees.

No Classroom Travel

The nearest in-person option for Franklin County residents can mean a trip across Columbus. This course runs on any device with a browser. Start the same day you enroll for $76.00.

One Flat Price

The course costs $76.00 total. No subscription, no upsell at checkout. Franklin County drivers pay once and get full access through the 30-day completion window.

Online Course

Complete the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course from anywhere in Franklin County. No commute to a classroom, no fixed session times, and your progress saves automatically after every section.

Instant Certificate Delivery

BMV Form 5789 downloads immediately after you pass the final exam.

Auto-Saved Progress

Log out anytime and pick up exactly where you stopped, no re-reading required.

No Fixed Schedule

Work through lessons on your own time within the 30-day state window.

In-Person Classroom

Classroom sessions in the Columbus area require you to show up on a specific date, sit through the full session in one block, and travel to and from the location on that day.

Fixed Session Dates

You attend on the provider's schedule, not yours, with no makeup option.

Travel Required

Franklin County drivers must drive to the classroom location and back, adding time.

Paper Certificate Delay

Physical certificates may take days to arrive before you can submit to the BMV.

How Long Does Each Option Actually Take?

Both options meet the same 8-hour state minimum. The difference is when and where you put in those hours.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the 8-hour minimum across multiple sessions within 30 days, logging in and out as your schedule allows with no daily cap on study time.
In-Person Classroom One fixed all-day session at a Columbus-area location, plus drive time from your Franklin County address and back, all on the provider's date.

What Does Each Option Cost Franklin County Drivers?

The course fee is only part of what you spend. Factor in travel and time when you compare.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Flat $76.00 total. No gas, no parking, no time off work to sit in a Columbus classroom on a fixed date.
In-Person Classroom Higher base tuition plus fuel, parking near a Columbus venue, and a full day away from work or family obligations.

Finish the Course From Any Device

The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, or laptop. Franklin County drivers have finished sessions on a lunch break downtown or from home after the kids are in bed. No app download required, and the state-mandated 10-minute breaks between two-hour blocks are built into the course flow automatically.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop browser all work. No special software or app installation needed to access the course.

  • Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves to the server automatically. Close the browser and your place holds until you return.

  • 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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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 Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. The course meets current Ohio BMV requirements and is recognized by the Ohio Department of Public Safety and the Bureau of Motor Vehicles for all five state-approved completion reasons.

  • Ohio ODPS approved driver training school
  • Meets Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06
  • BMV Form 5789 certificate issued on completion
  • Recognized by Franklin County courts and BMV
  • Current Ohio BMV requirements verified

Need a Different Ohio Driver Course?

TrafficSchool.net also offers other state-approved Ohio driver education programs for different license situations.

Franklin County Drivers Ask These Questions First

Who actually 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. Drivers with 2 to 11 points can take it voluntarily to bank a 2-point credit before a ticket pushes them over the limit. Drivers who hit 12 points and had their license suspended must complete it to reinstate. Courts can also order it directly, in which case no 2-point credit applies and the certificate goes to the court, not the BMV. Drivers 19 or older with a juvenile suspension and drivers reinstating after an under-21 alcohol offense round out the five. Franklin County residents submit the certificate to either the BMV Deputy Registrar on Morse Road or their assigned court.

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

The 2-point credit does not erase existing points or remove violations from your Ohio driving record. Only an Ohio court can do that. What the credit does is apply a 2-point cushion against your current point total under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037, which can keep you below the 12-point suspension threshold if another ticket comes in. The credit is valid for three years from the date the BMV processes your certificate. You can use it once every three years and up to five times in your lifetime. Franklin County drivers submit BMV Form 5789 to the Deputy Registrar at the Franklin County BMV location to trigger the credit. As of the latest ODPS guidelines, the credit posts after the BMV processes the form.

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

Ohio requires completion within 30 days of enrollment under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. Miss that window 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 forward. For Franklin County drivers on a court deadline or reinstating a suspended license, a lapsed enrollment means your license stays suspended and your court requirement stays open even longer. The practical move is to start the first session within a day or two of enrolling and pace yourself so the 8-hour minimum is covered well before day 30. The course system tracks your enrollment date and the 30-day window so you can see exactly where you stand.

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

You get BMV Form 5789 as an instant digital PDF the moment you pass the final exam. There is no waiting period and no mailing delay. For a 2-point credit, submit the certificate to the Franklin County Deputy Registrar, located at the BMV Deputy Registrar office serving Columbus and Franklin County residents. For a court-ordered case, deliver it directly to the Franklin County Clerk of Courts at 373 South High Street in downtown Columbus, which is roughly 10 to 15 minutes from most Columbus zip codes depending on traffic on High Street. As of the latest ODPS guidelines, the BMV processes point credits after receiving the form. Keep a copy of the certificate for your own records regardless of where you submit it.

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. You get two attempts total, but only one attempt per calendar day, so if you fail the first try you have to wait until the next calendar day to take it again under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. Fail both attempts and the course resets completely. You start over from lesson one, and that restart also resets your 30-day completion window. The lesson quizzes throughout the course have unlimited free retakes, so use those to make sure the material sticks before you hit the final. Franklin County drivers who are close to the 30-day window when they fail both attempts should contact the course provider immediately to understand their options before the window closes.

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

No. Completing the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course does not remove points or violations from your Ohio driving record. Only an Ohio court has the authority to expunge or reduce points on a record. What the course does, for drivers in the voluntary 2-point credit category under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037, is apply a 2-point credit that acts as a buffer against your current total. That buffer can prevent a future ticket from pushing you into a 12-point suspension. For drivers reinstating after a 12-point suspension or completing a court order, the course satisfies the reinstatement or compliance requirement but the underlying points and violations remain on the record. Franklin County drivers who want points removed should consult with an attorney about options through the Franklin County Municipal Court or Franklin County Common Pleas Court.

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