Get Your Ohio Driving Record Sorted Out From Lordstown

Points stacking up on your Ohio license, a court order sitting on your kitchen table, or a suspension you need to clear before you can drive legally again - the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course handles all of it. Lordstown residents complete this state-approved 8-hour program online, get the certificate the same day they pass, and submit it to the BMV or Trumbull 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: Ohio requires completion within 30 days of enrollment. Log in and out as needed; progress saves automatically.
  • Instant Certificate: BMV Form 5789 downloads as a PDF the moment you pass. Submit it to the BMV or your court the same week.
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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, and confirm you are the licensed Ohio driver completing the course. This identity check is required by the state before any coursework begins. Takes about five minutes to get through enrollment and land on your first lesson.

Work Through the 8-Hour Curriculum

The course covers driver attitude, alcohol and drug effects on driving, and Ohio traffic law. A quiz follows each lesson and you must pass it to move forward. State rules require a 10-minute break after every two consecutive hours of instruction, and that break time does not count toward your 8 hours. Progress saves automatically after every section.

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 you get two attempts - one per calendar day. Pass it, and you download BMV Form 5789 instantly. The course must be completed within 8 hours of enrollment, so do not let the 30-day window slip.

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Your License Stays Suspended Until This Is Done

For anyone reinstating after a 12-point suspension or clearing a court order, nothing moves forward until the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course certificate lands at the BMV or the Trumbull County Clerk of Courts. For drivers banking a 2-point credit, one more ticket before you finish could push your total past 12 and trigger a suspension. The state's 30-day completion window starts at enrollment. Get started this week.

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Approved by Ohio, Accepted by Trumbull County Courts

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. The certificate this course produces - BMV Form 5789 - is the document the BMV and Ohio courts require.

Last updated: 2025-07-01
State-Recognized Certificate

BMV Form 5789 is accepted by the Ohio BMV for a 2-point credit or license reinstatement, and by Ohio courts for court-ordered completions. Priced at $76.00.

No Classroom Drive Required

The nearest BMV to Lordstown is in Warren. Skip that trip entirely. Complete all 8 hours online, then submit your certificate digitally or by mail. Course is $76.00.

One Flat Price

Pay $76.00 at enrollment. No hidden fees, no upsells for the certificate. The PDF downloads the moment you pass the final exam at no extra charge.

Online Course

Complete all 8 hours from Lordstown without driving to Warren or anywhere else. Log in and out as your schedule allows within the 30-day window.

Instant Certificate Delivery

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

In-Person Classroom

Requires finding a scheduled classroom session, often in Warren or Youngstown, and committing to a full day in one sitting with no flexibility.

Fixed Schedule Required

You attend on the provider's timetable, not yours, and travel to the classroom location.

How Long This Actually Takes

The state sets an 8-hour minimum. Here is what that looks like in practice for a Lordstown driver.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete 8 hours across multiple sessions within 30 days; no daily study cap, progress saves automatically after each section.
In-Person Classroom One full day committed to a classroom in Warren or Youngstown, plus drive time from Lordstown on Route 45 or SR-82.

What You Actually Pay

Compare the online course fee against the real cost of a classroom day out of Lordstown.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Flat $76.00 covers enrollment, all lessons, quizzes, the final exam, and the instant BMV Form 5789 certificate download.
In-Person Classroom Classroom fee plus fuel from Lordstown to Warren, possible parking, and a full day of lost work or wages added on top.

Finish From Your Phone or Laptop

The course runs in any browser. Sitting at home off Hallock Young Road or on a break at work, you can knock out a section, close the tab, and pick up exactly where you left off. No app download required. Progress saves server-side after every completed section.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop - the course loads in your browser without downloading anything extra.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically. Log out and return without losing a single minute of progress.

  • 30-Day Reminder

    Keep the enrollment date in your calendar. The state's 30-day window does not pause, so pace yourself from day one.

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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. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course offered here meets current Ohio BMV requirements and ODPS guidelines under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. Lordstown residents have used this course to clear court orders and bank 2-point credits with the Trumbull County BMV.

  • State-approved Ohio driver training school
  • Meets Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06
  • Recognized by Ohio Department of Public Safety
  • Issues official BMV Form 5789 certificate
  • Accepted by Ohio courts and BMV statewide

Need a Different Ohio Driver Course?

The Adult Remedial course covers points and suspensions - but Ohio has other driver education requirements depending on your situation.

Questions Lordstown Drivers Ask Before Enrolling

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

Five groups qualify under current Ohio BMV requirements. First, drivers with 2 to 11 points who want to bank a 2-point credit before another ticket pushes them over the limit. 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 Trumbull County court or any Ohio court to complete the remedial program. Fourth, drivers 19 or older clearing a juvenile suspension that happened before age 18. Fifth, drivers under 21 reinstating after an alcohol-related OVI or OVUAC suspension. Court-ordered completions do not earn a 2-point credit - that credit only applies to the voluntary enrollment scenario. Check with the Trumbull County Clerk of Courts on East Market Street in Warren if you are unsure which category covers your situation.

What does the 2-point credit actually do for my Ohio 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 apply a 2-point reduction to your current point total, creating a cushion before the next ticket pushes you toward a 12-point suspension under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. The credit is valid for three years from the date the BMV processes your certificate. You can use it once every three years, up to five times in your lifetime. So if you are sitting at 8 points right now, the credit brings the effective total to 6 - giving you more room before a suspension kicks in. Submit BMV Form 5789 to the Lordstown Deputy Registrar or the Warren BMV branch on Elm Road to get the credit applied.

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

Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 sets the 30-day completion requirement from the date you enroll. Miss that window and the state requires you to pay a reinstatement fee and start the entire course over from the beginning - every lesson, every quiz, and the final exam again. Your previous progress does not carry over. For anyone on a suspension, that also means your license stays suspended longer. For drivers banking a 2-point credit, it means more time exposed to the risk of another ticket pushing the record over 12 points. The fix is simple: set a calendar reminder the day you enroll and pace yourself across the 30 days. The Warren BMV branch on Elm Road can confirm reinstatement requirements if you have questions about your specific case.

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

The certificate - BMV Form 5789 - generates as an instant digital PDF the moment you pass the final exam. No waiting for mail. No processing delay. You download it the same session you finish the course. From there, Lordstown residents have a few submission options. For a 2-point credit, take or mail the certificate to the Lordstown Deputy Registrar or the Warren BMV branch on Elm Road, roughly 10 miles north on SR-45. For a court-ordered case, submit it to the Trumbull County Clerk of Courts on East Market Street in Warren. As of the latest ODPS guidelines, the BMV processes the credit after receiving the certificate - so the sooner you submit, the sooner the credit posts to your record.

What happens if I fail the final exam?

The state-provided final exam is 40 multiple-choice questions. You get two attempts, but only one attempt per calendar day - meaning if you fail on a Monday, your second attempt cannot happen until Tuesday at the earliest. Pass on the second attempt and you get your certificate immediately. Fail both attempts and the course resets entirely under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 - you start back at lesson one, every section, every quiz, and both exam attempts. That reset also restarts your 30-day completion window from the new enrollment date. The lesson quizzes throughout the course have unlimited free retakes, so use those to actually learn the material before you sit for the final. Rushing the exam without reviewing the driver attitude and alcohol sections is where most people get tripped up.

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 an Ohio court has the authority to remove points. What the course does - for drivers enrolling voluntarily with 2 to 11 points - is apply a 2-point credit that reduces your effective point total, giving you a buffer before the next ticket triggers a 12-point suspension. The violations themselves stay on the record. For drivers completing the course under a court order or to reinstate after a suspension, the certificate satisfies the state requirement and allows the BMV to restore driving privileges - but again, the underlying violations remain. The Trumbull County Clerk of Courts in Warren can clarify what your specific court order requires beyond the course certificate.

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