Handle Your Ohio Driving Record Requirement From Richland County

The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course covers the state requirement whether you are banking a 2-point credit before your next ticket tips you over 12, reinstating after a 12-point suspension, or satisfying a court order. Administered under the Ohio Department of Public Safety, this course is recognized by the BMV and accepted by Richland County courts. Finish it, get your certificate, move on.

  • State Approved: Recognized by the Ohio Department of Public Safety and BMV under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06.
  • No Classroom Trip: Complete the required hours on your own schedule without driving to a Mansfield classroom location.
  • Instant Certificate: BMV Form 5789 downloads as a PDF the moment you pass, ready to submit to the BMV or court.
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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. Identity verification is required by the state before you access any course material. Takes only a few minutes to get through enrollment.

Work Through the Course Material

Read through text and image-based interactive lessons, pass the quiz at the end of each section to advance, and take a 10-minute break after every two consecutive hours of instruction. Your progress saves automatically on the server after each section, so you can log out and pick up exactly where you left off.

Pass the Final and Get Your Certificate

The state-provided 40-question final exam requires a 75% to pass. You have two attempts, one per calendar day. Pass it, and you immediately download BMV Form 5789. The total course runs 8 hours minimum. Submit the certificate to the Mansfield Deputy Registrar or your Richland County court the same day.

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Your License Stays on Hold Until This Is Done

For anyone reinstating after a 12-point suspension or satisfying a Richland County court order, the clock is already running. The state gives you 30 days from enrollment to finish. Miss that window and you pay a reinstatement fee and start the course over from scratch. For drivers banking a 2-point credit, the cushion only works if you earn it before the next ticket pushes your total past 12. Get enrolled and get this behind you.

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Approved by Ohio, Accepted in Richland County

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 and is recognized by the Ohio Department of Public Safety under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. The certificate it produces is BMV Form 5789.

Last updated: 2025
State-Recognized Certificate

BMV Form 5789 is the official certificate the BMV and Richland County courts require. You get it instantly as a digital PDF after passing the final exam. Price: $76.00.

No Fixed Schedule

Log in from any device, finish a section, log out. Progress saves server-side automatically. No live streaming, no set class times, no driving to a location. Available for $76.00.

One Flat Price

The course costs $76.00 total. No hidden fees, no per-section charges. Covers enrollment, all lessons, quizzes, the final exam, and your instant certificate download.

Online Course

Complete the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course from Richland County without scheduling around a classroom. Log in when your schedule allows and finish within the 30-day window.

No Commute Required

Skip the drive to a classroom and work through lessons from home or anywhere with internet.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom sessions require you to find an approved location, match their schedule, and sit through the full 8 hours in one or two fixed sessions on specific dates.

Fixed Location and Times

You must travel to the classroom site and attend on the provider's schedule, not yours.

How Long Does Each Option Actually Take?

Both formats require the same 8-hour state minimum. The difference is who controls the schedule.

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 without losing progress.
In-Person Classroom Attend one or two full-day sessions at a fixed location, often requiring you to take time off work or rearrange your week around the provider's calendar.

What Does Each Option Cost Mansfield Drivers?

Course fees vary by format and provider. Here is how the online option compares to typical in-person pricing.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online at TrafficSchool.net Flat fee of $76.00 covers everything: enrollment, all lessons, the final exam, and your instant BMV Form 5789 certificate download.
In-Person Classroom Classroom providers typically charge more per student and may add separate fees for materials or certificate processing on top of the base tuition.

Finish From Any Device You Have

The course runs in a standard browser on a phone, tablet, or desktop. No app download required. Richland County drivers have finished sessions from a lunch break, a waiting room, or the couch after the kids go to bed. Progress saves after every section so nothing gets lost between sessions.

  • Any Device

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

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    The server saves your place after each section automatically. Close the browser and pick up exactly where you stopped.

  • 30-Day Reminder

    Keep the enrollment date in mind. The state requires completion within 30 days or you restart and pay again.

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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 it delivers meets current Ohio BMV requirements and is administered under the Ohio Department of Public Safety and Bureau of Motor Vehicles as required by Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06.

  • State-approved Ohio driver training school
  • Administered under ODPS and BMV
  • Issues official BMV Form 5789
  • Compliant with OAC 4501-8-06
  • Recognized by Ohio courts statewide

Need a Different Ohio Driver Course?

This page covers the Adult Remedial Driving Course only. Other Ohio-approved courses are available for different requirements.

Questions Mansfield Drivers Ask Before Enrolling

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

Five groups of licensed Ohio drivers take this course under current ODPS guidelines. First, drivers with 2 to 11 points who want to bank a 2-point credit before a ticket triggers a suspension. 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 Richland County court or any Ohio 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 OVI or OVUAC suspension. If you fall into any of these categories, this is your course. Start by confirming your reason with the Mansfield Deputy Registrar on Park Avenue West before enrolling.

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

No. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course does not remove existing points from your record. Only an Ohio court can order point removal. What the course does, under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037, is apply a 2-point credit to your record. That credit acts as a cushion, reducing your effective point total by two. So if you are sitting at 8 points and earn the credit, the BMV treats your total as 6 for suspension threshold purposes. The credit is valid for three years, can only be used once every three years, and applies a maximum of five times in your lifetime. Existing violations stay on your record. Submit BMV Form 5789 to the Mansfield Deputy Registrar on Park Avenue West after you pass to trigger the credit.

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

The state requires completion within 30 days of enrollment under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. Miss that deadline and the course resets entirely. You pay the enrollment fee again and start over from lesson one. For drivers reinstating a suspended license, that also means your license stays suspended longer. For drivers working toward a 2-point credit, you lose the progress you made and the clock restarts. There is no extension process. The 30-day window is fixed. Richland County drivers who are close to the deadline and have not finished should log in and push through the remaining sections before the window closes. The Mansfield Deputy Registrar on Park Avenue West cannot accept a partial certificate or an expired enrollment.

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

The certificate generates instantly as a digital PDF the moment you pass the final exam. That is BMV Form 5789, the official document the Ohio BMV and Ohio courts require. Download it immediately and keep a copy. For a 2-point credit, submit it to the Mansfield Deputy Registrar located on Park Avenue West in Mansfield, or mail it to the Ohio BMV in Columbus. For a court-ordered case, submit it directly to the Richland County Clerk of Courts, located at 50 Park Avenue East in Mansfield, less than a mile from the Deputy Registrar. As of the latest ODPS guidelines, the BMV processes the credit after receiving the form. Do not wait weeks to submit it.

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 you get your certificate normally. Fail both attempts and the entire course resets. You start over from lesson one and must complete all 8 hours of instruction again before you can retake the exam. The lesson quizzes throughout the course have unlimited free retakes, so use those to make sure the material sticks before you hit the final. Richland County drivers with a court deadline should factor in the possibility of a reset when planning their 30-day window.

Is an in-person classroom still an option in Mansfield, and how does it compare?

In-person classroom sessions for the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course do exist in Ohio, but finding one scheduled near Mansfield in Richland County takes real effort. Providers run sessions infrequently, and you have to match their calendar exactly. The online course through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a state-approved Ohio driver training school, meets the same Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 requirements and produces the identical BMV Form 5789 certificate. The curriculum is the same: at least 25 percent covering driver attitude and at least 25 percent covering alcohol, drugs, and vehicle operation, with a 10-minute break required after every two consecutive hours of instruction. The online format lets Richland County drivers finish without waiting for a classroom date to open up.

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