Handle Your Ohio Driving Record Requirement From Washington County

The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course covers five state-recognized situations: a 2-point credit, a 12-point suspension reinstatement, a court order, a juvenile suspension, or an under-21 alcohol-related suspension. Washington County drivers have used this course to get their records sorted and their licenses back. The certificate comes the same day you pass, and you take it straight to the BMV or your court.

  • State Approved: Approved by the Ohio Department of Public Safety under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 for all five recognized situations.
  • 30-Day Window: Ohio requires completion within 30 days of enrollment. Finish before the deadline or the state requires a full restart and reinstatement fee.
  • Instant Certificate: BMV Form 5789 downloads as a PDF the moment you pass. Submit it to the Marietta Deputy Registrar or your court the same week.
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Enroll and Verify Your Identity

Create your account on TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a state-approved Ohio driver training school. Upload a valid government-issued photo ID to confirm you are the person completing the course. Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 requires this verification before coursework begins.

Work Through the Course Lessons

The curriculum covers driver attitude, alcohol and drug sections, and Ohio traffic law. A quiz follows each lesson and you must pass it to advance. Your progress saves automatically after every section, so you can log out and pick back up without losing ground. A 10-minute break is required after every two consecutive hours of instruction.

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. Fail both and the course resets. Pass, and you get your BMV Form 5789 certificate instantly. The whole course runs 8 hours minimum, as required by Ohio law.

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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 clerk's office. For drivers banking a 2-point credit, one more ticket on a record already sitting at 9 or 10 points can push the total past 12 and trigger a suspension under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. The 30-day completion window from enrollment is a hard state deadline. Getting this finished now protects your ability to drive to work, to Kroger on Pike Street, and everywhere else.

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Approved by Ohio, Built for Adult Drivers

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. The certificate it produces, BMV Form 5789, is the document the BMV and Ohio courts accept.

Last updated: 2025
State-Accepted Certificate

BMV Form 5789 is the certificate Ohio requires. It costs $76.00 and the BMV and courts in Washington County accept it for all five recognized course situations.

Text and Image Lessons

The course runs as interactive text and image-based lessons with quizzes between sections. No live video streaming. No scheduled session times. Progress saves automatically server-side after each section.

One Flat Price

The course is $76.00, total. No hidden fees. Lesson quiz retakes are unlimited and free. The final exam includes two attempts at no extra charge.

Online Course

Complete the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course from Washington County without scheduling around a classroom in another city or taking a day off work.

Certificate Same Day

Pass the final and BMV Form 5789 downloads immediately as a PDF you can print or email.

In-Person Classroom

Classroom sessions for this course are not commonly offered in Marietta, meaning most Washington County drivers travel to find one.

Travel and Scheduling

Finding a classroom session near Marietta typically means a drive and a fixed all-day schedule.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

The state sets an 8-hour minimum. Here is what that looks like depending on how you approach it.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Work through the 8-hour minimum across multiple sessions within the 30-day window, logging in and out as your schedule allows, with progress saved automatically.
In-Person Classroom A single all-day classroom session, typically held outside Marietta, requiring you to block out a full day and arrange transportation to the site.

What Does the Course Cost?

Compare the online option against what a classroom session typically runs once you factor in travel from Washington County.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online at TrafficSchool.net $76.00 total, flat rate, with unlimited lesson quiz retakes and two final exam attempts included at no additional charge.
In-Person Classroom Classroom fees vary by provider, and Washington County drivers typically add fuel costs or mileage driving to a session outside Marietta.

Log In From Anywhere in Washington County

The course runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, or computer. No app to install. Progress saves server-side after every section, so switching devices mid-course does not cost you any completed work. Plenty of people in Marietta have knocked out sections during a lunch break and finished up at home that evening.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop browser all work. No dedicated app required to access the course or your certificate.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    The server saves your place after each completed section. Log out and return without losing any finished coursework.

  • 30-Day Reminder

    The state's 30-day completion window is a hard deadline. Keep track of your enrollment date and finish before it closes.

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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 is administered under the Ohio Department of Public Safety and Bureau of Motor Vehicles, meeting all current Ohio BMV requirements under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06.

  • State-approved Ohio driver training school
  • ODPS and BMV administered course
  • Issues official BMV Form 5789
  • Compliant with Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06
  • Accepted by Ohio courts and BMV offices

Need a Different Ohio Driver Course?

The Adult Remedial Driving Course is for licensed adults 18 and older. Other Ohio driver training needs have their own approved courses.

Questions Washington County 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 taking it for a 2-point credit?

Ohio recognizes five situations under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037 and Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06: drivers seeking a 2-point credit with 2 to 11 points on their record, drivers reinstating after a 12-point suspension, drivers under a court order, drivers 19 or older with a juvenile suspension from before age 18, and drivers reinstating after an under-21 alcohol-related suspension. The key difference is that a court-ordered completion does not generate a 2-point credit. The court tells you to take it, you take it, and you submit the certificate to the Washington County court that issued the order. For the 2-point credit, you enroll on your own and submit the certificate to the BMV.

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

The 2-point credit does not remove existing points or erase violations from your record. Only an Ohio court can do that. What it does is apply a 2-point reduction to your current point total, creating a cushion before a future ticket pushes you over 12 and triggers a suspension under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. A driver sitting at 9 points drops to 7 after the credit, which is meaningful breathing room. Per current Ohio BMV requirements, the credit is valid for three years, you can only use it once every three years, and the lifetime maximum is five times. Submit BMV Form 5789 to the Marietta Deputy Registrar on Acme Street to apply the credit.

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

The state's 30-day completion window is set under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. Miss it, and the BMV requires you to pay a reinstatement fee and start the entire course over from the beginning. None of your completed progress carries forward. For drivers already dealing with a suspended license, that means more time off the road and more money out of pocket. The practical move is to note your enrollment date the day you sign up and treat the 30-day mark as a firm deadline. Washington County drivers who need to submit to the Washington County Clerk of Courts or the Marietta Deputy Registrar should factor in processing time and finish the course with a few days to spare.

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

The certificate, BMV Form 5789, generates as an instant digital PDF the moment you pass the final exam. You do not wait for anything to arrive in the mail. For a 2-point credit, submit it to the Marietta Deputy Registrar, which serves Washington County residents. For a court-ordered case, submit it to the Washington County Clerk of Courts, located at 205 Putnam Street in Marietta, roughly a five-minute drive from most of the city. As of the latest ODPS guidelines, the BMV Form 5789 is the only certificate the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles and Ohio courts accept as proof of completion for the Adult Remedial Driving Course. Print it or send it electronically depending on what the court or BMV office requires.

What happens if I fail the final exam?

The state-provided final exam is 40 multiple-choice questions. Under current Ohio BMV requirements governed by 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. Fail both attempts and the course resets completely. You start over from lesson one, and the 30-day completion window restarts from that point. This is not a situation you want to land in if you are already close to the deadline or dealing with a suspended license. Read through the lesson material carefully, especially the driver attitude and alcohol and drug sections, before you sit down for the exam. Marietta drivers can log back in the next calendar day for the second attempt.

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

No. Completing the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course does not remove points or wipe violations from your record. Under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037, only an Ohio court has the authority to remove points from a driving record. What the course does for eligible drivers is apply a 2-point credit, which reduces your current point total by two. That reduction creates a buffer before a future ticket triggers a 12-point suspension. The violations that put points on your record in the first place remain visible. For Washington County drivers who want to explore whether a court could reduce their record further, the Washington County Clerk of Courts at 205 Putnam Street in Marietta is the right starting point for that separate process.

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