Handle Your Ohio Driving Record Requirement From Maumee Today

Points stacking up on your Lucas County record, a court order sitting on your kitchen table, or a 12-point suspension keeping you out of your car on the Maumee River corridor commute - this course handles it. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course is state-approved under the Ohio Department of Public Safety. You finish, you get the certificate, you move on.

  • State Approved: Approved 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. Start now and protect your driving privileges.
  • Instant Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get BMV Form 5789 as a digital PDF the same day, ready to submit.
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Enroll and Verify Your Identity

Create your account and upload a valid government-issued photo ID. Ohio requires identity verification before you begin. This confirms you are the licensed Ohio driver completing the course, not a stand-in. Takes a few minutes to set up, then you are into the material.

Work Through the Course Lessons

Text and image-based lessons cover driver attitude, alcohol and drug impairment, and traffic law. A quiz follows each lesson and you must pass it to advance. Ohio mandates a 10-minute break after every two consecutive hours of instruction, and that break time does not count toward your total hours.

Pass the Final Exam and Get Your Certificate

The state-provided final exam is 40 multiple-choice questions. You need a 75% to pass and have two attempts, one per calendar day. Pass, and you immediately receive your BMV Form 5789 PDF. The total course runs 8 hours minimum. Submit the certificate to the BMV or your court the same week.

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Your License Stays Suspended Until This Is Done

For drivers reinstating after a 12-point suspension or fulfilling a court order, nothing changes until the certificate hits the BMV or the clerk's desk at the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas. For drivers banking a 2-point credit, one more ticket before you finish could push your total past 12 and trigger a suspension. Ohio also gives you a hard 30-day window from enrollment. Miss it and the state requires a reinstatement fee and a full restart.

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Built Around Current Ohio BMV Requirements

As of the latest ODPS guidelines, the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course curriculum must dedicate at least 25 percent of instruction to driver attitude and at least 25 percent to alcohol, drugs, and vehicle operation. This course meets every requirement under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. The certificate you receive is BMV Form 5789, the document the BMV and Ohio courts actually accept.

Last updated: 2025
State-Accepted Certificate

BMV Form 5789 is issued instantly on passing. The Lucas County courts and the Ohio BMV both accept this document for point credit, suspension reinstatement, and court-ordered cases. Priced at $76.00.

No Classroom Drive Required

Skip the trip to a physical classroom. Log in from anywhere, progress saves automatically after each section, and you pick up exactly where you left off. Course costs $76.00 total.

One Flat Price

The course is $76.00. No hidden fees, no upsells for the certificate. That price covers enrollment, all lessons, quizzes, the final exam, and your BMV Form 5789 PDF on completion.

Online Course

Complete the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course from home or anywhere with a connection. Progress saves after every section so you never lose ground between sessions.

Instant PDF Certificate

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

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom sessions require scheduling around an instructor's calendar and driving to a physical location, which adds time and coordination to an already frustrating situation.

Fixed Schedule Required

You attend on the provider's timetable, not yours, with no auto-saved progress.

How Long Does Each Option Actually Take?

Time matters when your license is suspended or a 30-day window is running.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Start today, work on your own schedule, no commute to a classroom across Lucas County or beyond.
In-Person Classroom Requires finding an available session, driving to the location, and blocking out a full day on someone else's schedule.

What Does Each Option Cost?

The online course is the same state-approved curriculum at a lower total cost.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Flat fee of $76.00 covers everything: enrollment, lessons, final exam, and your BMV Form 5789 certificate.
In-Person Classroom Classroom providers typically charge more and add fuel costs for the drive, plus potential lost work time.

Log In From Any Device You Have

The course runs in a browser. Phone, tablet, laptop - it does not matter. Your progress saves server-side after every section, so closing the browser on Anthony Wayne Trail does not cost you anything. Pick it back up that evening from your couch. No app download required, no streaming video to buffer.

  • Any Device

    Browser-based access works on phones, tablets, and desktops without downloading anything extra.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically to the server so you never repeat finished work.

  • 30-Day Reminders

    Stay aware of your state-mandated completion window so the deadline does not sneak up on you.

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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 all current ODPS and BMV requirements under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. The certificate issued is BMV Form 5789, accepted by the Ohio BMV and Ohio courts.

  • State-approved Ohio driver training school
  • ODPS and BMV compliant curriculum
  • Issues official BMV Form 5789
  • Meets Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06
  • Administered under Ohio Department of Public Safety

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This page covers the Adult Remedial Driving Course only - not teen driver ed or road-test prep.

Questions Maumee 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 groups of licensed Ohio drivers qualify under current ODPS guidelines. Drivers with 2 to 11 points on their record can take the course voluntarily to bank a 2-point credit before a ticket triggers a suspension. Drivers who hit 12 points within a two-year period face a mandatory suspension under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037 and must complete the course before reinstatement. Courts can also order the course as a condition of a case, in which case no point credit applies - the certificate goes to the court, not the BMV. Drivers reinstating after an under-21 alcohol-related suspension or a juvenile suspension also qualify. If you are a Maumee resident unsure which category applies, contact the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas or the Maumee Deputy Registrar on Conant Street before enrolling.

What does the 2-point credit actually do for my Ohio driving record?

The 2-point credit does not remove existing points or erase violations 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 so the next ticket does not push you over 12 and trigger a 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 and a maximum of five times in your lifetime. After you pass the course, you submit BMV Form 5789 to the Ohio BMV - not to a court - and the credit posts to your record. Maumee residents can confirm the credit posted by checking their record at the Maumee Deputy Registrar location on Conant Street or through the Ohio BMV online portal.

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

Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 sets a hard 30-day completion window from the date you enroll. Miss that deadline 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 drivers already under a 12-point suspension or a court order, an expired enrollment means your license stays suspended and your court requirement stays open longer. The 30-day clock is one of the most important details to track after you sign up. Set a reminder on your phone the day you enroll. The course auto-saves your progress after every section, so there is no technical reason to lose ground - the only risk is running out of calendar days. Maumee drivers can reach the Lucas County BMV office on Glendale Avenue in Toledo, about 10 minutes north, to confirm reinstatement status.

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

The certificate generates as an instant digital PDF the moment you pass the final exam. That is BMV Form 5789, the document Ohio requires. You do not wait for anything to be mailed. For a 2-point credit, you submit the certificate to the Ohio BMV - the Maumee Deputy Registrar on Conant Street can process it, or you can submit through the BMV's online portal per current Ohio BMV requirements. For a court-ordered case, you deliver the certificate to the court that issued the order - Lucas County Court of Common Pleas handles most Maumee cases and sits about 12 miles north in downtown Toledo. For a 12-point suspension reinstatement, the certificate goes to the BMV along with any required reinstatement fees. Get it submitted the same week you pass so nothing sits in a drawer while your license stays suspended.

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 - you cannot retake it the same day you fail. Fail both attempts and the course resets entirely. You start over from lesson one, and the 30-day completion window resets as well, though you will need to re-enroll. This is not a situation you want to land in when your license is already suspended or a court deadline is approaching. The lesson quizzes throughout the course have unlimited free retakes and are designed to prepare you for the final. Take them seriously rather than clicking through. Maumee drivers who end up restarting should contact the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas or the Maumee Deputy Registrar immediately to understand how a restart affects any pending reinstatement timeline.

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 a court order can remove points. What the course does - for drivers taking it voluntarily with 2 to 11 points - is apply a 2-point credit to your current total. That credit reduces your active point count by two, giving you a buffer before the next ticket could push you into suspension territory. The credit is valid for three years and can be used once every three years, up to five times in a lifetime. Drivers completing the course for a 12-point suspension reinstatement or a court order receive no point credit - the certificate satisfies the reinstatement or court requirement. To see exactly where your record stands after the credit posts, check with the Maumee Deputy Registrar on Conant Street or pull your official BMV record online.

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