Handle Your Ohio Driving Record Requirement from Lakemore Today

Points stacked up, a court sent you here, or your license is sitting suspended right now. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course is the state-recognized path to a 2-point credit, a suspension reinstatement, or a closed court order. Lakemore residents complete it online through TrafficSchool.net, get the certificate the same day they pass, and submit it to the BMV or Summit County court that week.

  • State Approved: Recognized by the Ohio Department of Public Safety and BMV under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06.
  • 30-Day Window: State rules require you to finish within 30 days of enrollment before a mandatory restart and reinstatement fee apply.
  • Instant Certificate: BMV Form 5789 downloads as a PDF the moment you pass, ready to submit to the BMV or your Summit County court.
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Enroll and Verify Your Identity

Create your account, upload a valid government-issued photo ID, and confirm you are the licensed Ohio driver completing the course. This identity check is required under current Ohio BMV requirements before any coursework begins. Lakemore residents use the same enrollment process as any Ohio driver statewide.

Work Through the Course Lessons

The curriculum 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 total. Progress saves automatically after each section, so you can log out and return without losing your place.

Pass the Final Exam and Download Your Certificate

The state-provided final exam is 40 multiple-choice questions. You need a 75% to pass and get two attempts, one per calendar day. The course runs a minimum of 8 hours as required by ODPS. Pass the exam, and BMV Form 5789 downloads immediately as a PDF certificate ready for the BMV or your court.

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Your License Stays Suspended Until This Is Done

For suspension and court-ordered cases, nothing moves until the certificate lands at the BMV or the Summit County Clerk of Courts. For drivers banking a 2-point credit, one more ticket on a record already sitting at 8 or 10 points can push it past 12 and trigger a suspension under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. The state also enforces a 30-day completion window from enrollment. Getting this finished now protects your ability to drive to work on Route 91 tomorrow.

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Approved by Ohio, Built for Ohio Drivers

TrafficSchool.net is operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a state-approved Ohio driver training school. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course meets all current ODPS guidelines under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. The certificate it produces, BMV Form 5789, is the document the BMV and Ohio courts actually accept.

Last updated: 2025
State-Accepted Certificate

BMV Form 5789 is the official certificate the Ohio BMV and Summit County courts require. You get it the moment you pass the final exam, priced at $76.00.

No Classroom Drive

Skip the trip to Akron or Cuyahoga Falls. Text and image-based lessons run on any device with a browser, and your progress saves automatically after every section.

One Flat Price

The course costs $76.00 total. No hidden fees, no upsells. That price covers enrollment, all lessons, the final exam, and the instant PDF certificate download.

Online Course

Complete the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course from Lakemore without driving to a testing center or scheduling around a classroom session in Akron.

Auto-Saved Progress

Server-side saves after each section mean you never lose completed work between sessions.

Instant Certificate

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

No Travel Required

No commute to Akron or Cuyahoga Falls; complete lessons from any device at home.

In-Person Classroom

Classroom sessions require scheduling, travel from Lakemore to an approved location, and sitting through a fixed timetable regardless of your work schedule.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the provider's timetable, not yours, with no option to pause and return.

Travel to Akron Area

Lakemore drivers typically travel 10 to 15 minutes into Akron to reach an approved classroom site.

Paper Certificate

Physical certificate issued at class end; you still hand-deliver it to the BMV or court yourself.

How Long Does Each Option Actually Take?

Time spent in the course is only part of the picture. Factor in travel and scheduling for the full comparison.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online via TrafficSchool.net Complete the state-mandated 8-hour course on your own schedule with no commute from Lakemore and no waiting for an open class seat.
In-Person Classroom Add 20 to 30 minutes of round-trip driving from Lakemore to an Akron-area classroom, plus fixed start times that may not fit your work schedule.

What Does Each Option Cost Lakemore Drivers?

Course fees are only one line item. Factor in gas, parking, and time off work when comparing your real options.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online via TrafficSchool.net Flat $76.00 covers everything: enrollment, all lessons, the final exam, and the instant BMV Form 5789 certificate download with no add-on fees.
In-Person Classroom Classroom fees vary by provider and do not include gas to Akron, parking, or any wages lost taking a full day away from work in Summit County.

Finish the Course from Any Device

The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, or laptop. Lakemore drivers have finished lessons on a lunch break, after a shift, or sitting at home on Gilchrist Road. No app download required. Progress saves server-side after every section so you pick up exactly where you stopped.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop browser all work without downloading a separate application to your device.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically to the server so a closed browser never costs you finished work.

  • 30-Day Reminder

    The state's 30-day window is firm. Log back in before it closes to avoid a mandatory restart and reinstatement fee.

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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 all current ODPS and BMV requirements under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06, and the certificate it produces is BMV Form 5789, the document Ohio courts and the BMV actually require from Lakemore-area drivers.

  • Ohio Department of Public Safety approved provider
  • Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 compliant curriculum
  • BMV Form 5789 certificate issued on completion
  • Recognized for all five state-approved course reasons
  • Operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, licensed Ohio school

Need a Different Ohio Driver Course?

TrafficSchool.net offers additional Ohio-approved driver education courses for situations beyond the Adult Remedial program.

Questions Lakemore 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 a 2-point credit?

Five categories of 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 a license suspended for reaching 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 19 or older reinstating due to a juvenile suspension that occurred before age 18. Fifth, drivers under 21 reinstating after an alcohol-related OVI or OVUAC suspension. Court-ordered completions do not generate a 2-point credit. Lakemore residents can confirm their specific reason with the Summit County Clerk of Courts or the nearest BMV before enrolling.

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

The 2-point credit does not erase existing points or remove 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 before the next ticket pushes you toward the 12-point suspension threshold under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. The credit stays active for three years from the date the BMV applies it. You can earn it once every three years, up to five times in a lifetime. So a Lakemore driver sitting at 8 points who earns the credit drops to 6, buying meaningful room before a single speeding ticket on Route 8 becomes a suspension trigger. Submit BMV Form 5789 to the Akron BMV office on Vernon Odom Boulevard to get the credit applied.

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

The state requires completion within 30 calendar days of enrollment, as established under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. Miss that deadline and the enrollment closes. You pay the reinstatement fee and start the entire course over from the beginning. No partial credit carries forward. For drivers in a suspension situation, that also means the license stays suspended for the additional time it takes to re-enroll and finish. For Lakemore drivers banking a 2-point credit, it means more time exposed to a record that is already close to the 12-point limit. The practical move is to start the first lesson the same day you enroll and keep a consistent pace through the 8-hour curriculum. Set a phone reminder for day 20 so you have buffer time before the window closes.

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

The certificate, BMV Form 5789, generates as a downloadable PDF the moment you pass the final exam. There is no waiting period and no mailing delay. For a 2-point credit, submit it to the Ohio BMV. The nearest full-service BMV office for Lakemore residents is located in Akron on Vernon Odom Boulevard, roughly 10 minutes from Lakemore. The Lakemore Deputy Registrar on Gilchrist Road handles some transactions but confirm in advance whether they process the Form 5789 credit submission. For court-ordered completions, submit the certificate directly to the Summit County Clerk of Courts at 209 South High Street in Akron. As of the latest ODPS guidelines, electronic or in-person submission both satisfy the requirement when the correct form is presented.

What happens if I fail the final exam?

The state-provided final exam is 40 multiple-choice questions. You get two attempts total, but only one attempt per calendar day, so the second try cannot happen until the following day. Fail both attempts and the course resets completely. You start over from lesson one, and the 30-day completion window restarts from that point under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. The lesson quizzes between sections have unlimited free retakes and must be passed before you advance, so use those to lock in the material before you reach the final. Drivers who treat the quizzes as a real check on their understanding rather than a box to click through consistently pass the final on the first attempt. Lakemore drivers who reset should re-enroll promptly to protect the remaining time before any court or BMV deadline.

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 record. Only an Ohio court has the authority to expunge or reduce points under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. What the course produces for eligible drivers is a 2-point credit, which the BMV applies as a reduction to your current point total. The underlying violations and their original point values remain on the record. For suspension reinstatement cases and court-ordered completions, the course satisfies the requirement that allows the BMV or court to restore driving privileges, but it does not alter the record history itself. Lakemore drivers who want points removed beyond the credit should consult an attorney familiar with Summit County traffic cases and the Akron Municipal Court process.

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