Miami, Ohio Drivers: Handle Your Point Requirement Online Today

Points stacked up on your Ohio license, a court handed you an order, or you are reinstating after a 12-point suspension. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course is the state-recognized path forward. Miami County drivers complete it online, get the certificate the same day they pass, and submit it to the BMV or the Miami County Clerk of Courts without scheduling a classroom seat.

  • State Approved: Approved by the Ohio Department of Public Safety under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 for all five recognized completion reasons.
  • 30-Day Window: Ohio requires you to finish within 30 days of enrollment. Log in, log out, and pick up exactly where you stopped each session.
  • Instant Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get BMV Form 5789 as a digital PDF immediately. 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 and upload a valid government-issued photo ID. Ohio requires identity verification before you start any coursework. Miami County drivers can use their Ohio driver license issued through the Miami Deputy Registrar on North County Road 25A in Troy as their verification document.

Work Through the Course

Complete text and image-based interactive lessons with a quiz after each one. Ohio law requires a 10-minute break after every two consecutive hours of instruction, and that break time does not count toward your required hours. There is no cap on how many hours you can study in a single day, so you set your own pace within the 30-day window.

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. Pass, and you immediately download BMV Form 5789. The course runs 8 hours minimum, as mandated by the Ohio Department of Public Safety.

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Your License Stays Suspended Until This Is Done

For Miami County drivers reinstating after a 12-point suspension or an under-21 alcohol-related offense, nothing moves forward until the certificate lands at the BMV. For drivers banking a 2-point credit, one more ticket on a record already sitting at 8 or 9 points can push you into suspension territory fast. Ohio also enforces a hard 30-day completion window from enrollment. Miss it and you pay the reinstatement fee and start the course over from scratch.

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Approved by Ohio, Recognized by Miami 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. Certificates are accepted by the Miami County Clerk of Courts and the Ohio BMV.

Last updated: 2025
State-Approved Course

Administered under ODPS and BMV oversight. The certificate you get here satisfies all five state-recognized reasons for completing the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course, per current Ohio BMV requirements.

No Classroom Required

Complete every lesson from any device with a browser. Your progress saves automatically after each section, so a lost connection or a long shift at work does not cost you your place in the course.

One Flat Price

Pay $76.00 and that covers everything: all lessons, all quizzes, the final exam, and your BMV Form 5789 certificate. No hidden fees added at checkout.

Online Course

Complete the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course from home or anywhere with a browser. No driving to a classroom in Troy or Piqua, no fixed schedule, certificate delivered instantly on passing.

Instant Certificate Delivery

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

Auto-Saved Progress

Server-side saves after every section so you never lose completed work.

No Fixed Class Times

Log in at midnight or on a lunch break. The course does not care when you study.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom sessions require you to find an approved location, match their schedule, and drive there. For Miami County residents, that often means a trip to Dayton or another regional city.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the provider's timetable, not yours, which can conflict with work.

Travel Required

Miami County has limited in-person options, adding drive time to your day.

Paper Certificate Wait

Physical certificates may take days to arrive, slowing your BMV submission.

How Long Does Each Option Actually Take?

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

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Start today, finish within your 30-day window, and get your certificate the same day you pass the final exam.
In-Person Classroom Find an available session, drive to the location, sit the full day, then wait for your certificate to be processed and mailed.

What Does Each Option Cost Miami County Drivers?

The course fee is only part of the picture when you factor in travel and time off work.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Pay $76.00 total. No gas, no parking, no lost wages from taking a full weekday off to sit in a classroom.
In-Person Classroom Higher base tuition plus fuel costs for the round trip from Miami County to a regional classroom location in the Dayton area.

Finish the Course From Any Device

The course runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, or laptop. Miami County drivers working shifts at one of the plants off state Route 41 or commuting into Dayton can knock out lessons during any break without hauling a laptop around.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop browser all work. No app download required to access your lessons or quizzes.

  • Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically to the server so you can switch devices mid-course without losing anything.

  • 30-Day Reminder

    Keep your enrollment date in view. Ohio requires full completion within 30 days or you restart and pay the reinstatement fee again.

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About Your 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 guidelines under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 and is accepted by the Ohio BMV and Miami County courts.

  • Ohio Department of Public Safety approved
  • BMV Form 5789 certificate issued
  • Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 compliant
  • Accepted by Miami County Clerk of Courts
  • Operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com

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Frequently Asked Questions from Miami County Drivers

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 Ohio drivers qualify under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037 and Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. First, drivers with 2 to 11 points who want to bank a 2-point credit before the next ticket pushes them toward suspension. Second, drivers reinstating after a 12-point suspension. Third, drivers ordered by a court to complete the remedial program. Fourth, drivers age 19 or older reinstating due to a juvenile suspension that occurred before age 18. Fifth, drivers reinstating after an under-21 alcohol-related suspension. The key difference: a court order requires completion but does not generate a 2-point credit. The credit only applies to voluntary enrollment or point-based reinstatement cases. Miami County drivers unsure which category applies should confirm with the Miami County Clerk of Courts before enrolling.

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

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 apply a 2-point reduction to your current point total, creating a cushion before the next ticket pushes you over the 12-point threshold that triggers a suspension under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. For example, if you are sitting at 8 points and you earn the credit, the BMV treats your total as 6 points. That gap matters when you are driving US Route 40 through Donnelsville and get pulled over. The credit is valid for three years, you can only use it once every three years, and Ohio caps lifetime use at five times. Submit BMV Form 5789 to the Dayton BMV office, about 25 miles south of Troy, to apply it.

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

Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 sets a hard 30-day completion deadline from your enrollment date. Miss that window and the state requires you to pay the reinstatement fee again and restart the entire course from the beginning. Your previous progress does not carry over. For Miami County drivers reinstating a suspended license, this also means your license stays suspended longer while you wait to restart and complete the course again. The practical move is to enroll only when you have a realistic stretch of days to finish. There is no daily study cap, so you can complete the full course in one or two focused sessions if your schedule allows. Mark your enrollment date and treat the 30-day cutoff as a firm deadline, not a suggestion.

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

The moment you pass the final exam, you download BMV Form 5789 as a digital PDF. There is no waiting period and nothing gets mailed to you. Where you send it depends on why you took the course. Drivers earning a 2-point credit or reinstating after a 12-point suspension submit the certificate to the Ohio BMV. The nearest full-service BMV office serving Miami County is in Dayton, roughly 25 miles south of Troy on I-75. Drivers completing the course under a court order submit the certificate directly to the Miami County Clerk of Courts, located at 201 West Main Street in Troy. Confirm the submission method with your attorney or the court clerk before you submit, because sending it to the wrong office delays your case under current Ohio BMV requirements.

What happens if I fail the final exam?

The state-provided final exam is 40 multiple-choice questions. Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 limits you to two attempts, and you can only take 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 immediately. Fail both attempts and the course resets entirely. You start over from lesson one, and the 30-day completion window restarts from that point. For Miami County drivers already close to the deadline, two failed attempts can cost you the entire enrollment. Take the exam seriously. The course covers the material you need, particularly the driver attitude and alcohol and drug sections that make up at least half the curriculum. Review your lesson quizzes before you open the final.

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

No. Completing the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course does not remove any points or violations from your record. Under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037, only an Ohio court has the authority to expunge or reduce points on a driving record. What the course does for eligible drivers is apply a 2-point credit, which lowers your active point total by two points and creates a buffer before the next violation triggers a suspension. The underlying tickets and their original point values stay on your record. If you are reinstating after a 12-point suspension, the course satisfies the reinstatement requirement but does not wipe the record clean. Miami County drivers who want points formally removed need to pursue that through the Miami County Municipal Court or Common Pleas Court, not through this course.

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