Montrose-Ghent Drivers: Handle Your Ohio Driving Record Now

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. Montrose-Ghent residents in Summit County can complete the entire requirement online, get the certificate the same day they pass, and submit it to the BMV or Clerk of Courts that week.

  • State Approved: Approved by the Ohio Department of Public Safety under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 for all five recognized reasons.
  • No Scheduling: Log in from Montrose-Ghent any time, save progress after each section, and return whenever your schedule allows.
  • Instant Certificate: BMV Form 5789 downloads as a PDF the moment you pass, ready to submit to the Summit County BMV or court.
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Three Steps and You're Done

Enroll and Verify Your Identity

Create your account, confirm eligibility as a licensed Ohio driver age 18 or older, and upload a valid government-issued photo ID. The verification step is required by the Ohio Department of Public Safety before any coursework begins, and it protects your certificate from being challenged later.

Complete the Course Lessons

Work through the state-mandated curriculum covering driver attitude, alcohol and drug impairment, and traffic safety. A quiz follows each lesson and you must pass it to advance. Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 requires 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 Download Your Certificate

The state-provided final exam is 40 multiple-choice questions. You need a 75% to pass and you have two attempts, one per calendar day. Pass it and you immediately download BMV Form 5789. The course runs 8 hours minimum per state mandate, so plan your 30-day enrollment window accordingly.

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Your License Stays Suspended Until This Is Done

For anyone reinstating after a 12-point suspension or fulfilling a court order in Summit County, the clock is already running. The state gives you 30 days from enrollment to finish. Miss that window and Ohio requires a reinstatement fee and a full restart from lesson one. For drivers banking a 2-point credit, one more ticket on I-77 near the Ghent Road interchange could push the total past 12 and trigger a suspension that did not have to happen.

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Built Around Current Ohio BMV Requirements

As of the latest ODPS guidelines, the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course curriculum and certificate format must meet Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a state-approved Ohio driver training school that meets every current requirement for Summit County residents.

Last updated: 2025
State-Recognized Certificate

BMV Form 5789 is the official certificate accepted by the Ohio BMV for a 2-point credit and by Summit County courts for court-ordered completions. Price: $76.00.

No Classroom Trip

Skip the drive to a physical classroom. Complete every lesson from Montrose-Ghent on any device with a browser. Progress saves automatically after each section. Course price: $76.00.

One Flat Price

Pay $76.00 and the entire course is covered, including the final exam, unlimited lesson quiz retakes, and the instant PDF certificate download on the day you pass.

Online Course

Complete the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course from Montrose-Ghent without driving to a classroom. Progress saves after every section so you can stop and restart.

Certificate Delivery

Instant PDF download of BMV Form 5789 the moment you pass the final exam.

In-Person Classroom

Classroom sessions require scheduling, travel from Montrose-Ghent, and a fixed block of time you may not have available right now.

Certificate Delivery

Certificate issued at the end of class, requiring you to be present the entire session.

Time It Takes to Get Your Certificate

Montrose-Ghent drivers have two options. Here is what the time commitment actually looks like for each.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the state-mandated hours across multiple sessions within 30 days, then download your certificate instantly after passing.
In-Person Classroom Find an available session, drive to the location, sit through the full block in one fixed stretch with no flexibility on timing.

What You Pay for the Same Certificate

Both formats produce BMV Form 5789. The cost and convenience are not the same.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online via TrafficSchool.net Pay $76.00 total, which covers all lessons, quizzes, the final exam, and the instant PDF certificate on completion.
In-Person Classroom Classroom fees vary by provider and location, and you still have to factor in fuel and time driving from Montrose-Ghent.

Finish From Anywhere in Summit County

The course runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, or laptop. Sitting in the parking lot off Ghent Road, at home, or on a lunch break, your progress is saved server-side after every section. No app download required. No lost progress if the session times out.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop browser all work. No special software or app installation needed to access your course.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    The server saves your place after each completed section so closing the browser never costs you finished work.

  • 30-Day Reminders

    The system tracks your enrollment window so you know exactly how many days remain before the state requires a restart.

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Who Runs This Course

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 on this platform meets current ODPS and BMV requirements under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 and Ohio Revised Code 4510.037 for Summit County residents.

  • State-approved Ohio driver training school
  • ODPS-compliant curriculum and certificate
  • BMV Form 5789 issued on completion
  • Accepted by Ohio courts for court-ordered cases
  • Meets Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 standards

Need a Different Ohio Driver Course?

The Adult Remedial Driving Course is for licensed adults 18 and older. Other Ohio-approved courses are available for different situations.

Questions Montrose-Ghent 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 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 over the limit. Second, drivers reinstating after a 12-point suspension. Third, anyone a court has ordered to complete the remedial program. Fourth, drivers age 19 or older reinstating due to a juvenile suspension from before age 18. Fifth, drivers under 21 reinstating after an alcohol-related OVI or OVUAC suspension. Court-ordered completions do not generate a 2-point credit. Your Summit County Clerk of Courts or the Akron BMV on Vernon Odom Boulevard can confirm which category applies to your record.

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

No. Only an Ohio court can remove points from your record. What the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course does, under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037, is apply a 2-point credit against your current point total. Think of it as a cushion. If you are sitting at 8 points and you earn the 2-point credit, the BMV treats your total as 6 points for suspension threshold purposes. Existing violations and their point values stay on your record. The credit is valid for three years, can only be used once every three years, and applies a maximum of five times in a lifetime. Montrose-Ghent drivers can verify their current point total through the Ohio BMV online portal before enrolling.

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

The state does not extend the window. Per current Ohio BMV requirements aligned with Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06, once the 30-day enrollment period expires, you owe a reinstatement fee and you start the entire course over from lesson one. None of your completed lessons carry forward. For drivers reinstating a 12-point suspension or fulfilling a court order, an expired enrollment also means your license stays suspended and the court requirement stays open longer. The practical move for Montrose-Ghent residents is to enroll only when you have a realistic stretch of days to work through the material. The Summit County Clerk of Courts at 209 South High Street in Akron can confirm any court-imposed deadlines that run alongside the 30-day window.

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

The certificate generates instantly. The moment you pass the final exam, BMV Form 5789 downloads as a PDF. You do not wait for anything to be mailed. For a 2-point credit, submit the certificate to the Ohio BMV. The nearest full-service BMV office serving Montrose-Ghent residents is the Akron BMV Deputy Registrar on Vernon Odom Boulevard, roughly 10 miles from the Montrose-Ghent area. For a court-ordered case, submit the certificate directly to the Summit County Clerk of Courts at 209 South High Street in Akron. As of the latest ODPS guidelines, the BMV processes the 2-point credit after it receives and verifies Form 5789. Keep a copy of the certificate for your own records regardless of which office you submit it to.

What happens if I fail the final exam?

You get two attempts total, and the state limits you to one attempt per calendar day under current Ohio BMV requirements tied to Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. Fail the first attempt on a Monday and you can try again Tuesday. Pass on the second attempt and you get the certificate immediately. Fail both attempts and the course resets entirely. You start back at lesson one, the 30-day window restarts, and you work through all the material again before reaching the final exam. The exam itself is 40 multiple-choice questions provided by the state. Montrose-Ghent drivers who want to avoid a reset should take the lesson quizzes seriously since the final covers the same material, particularly the driver attitude and alcohol and drug sections that make up at least half the curriculum.

Is there still an in-person classroom option near Montrose-Ghent, and is it worth it?

In-person classroom sessions for the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course do exist in Ohio, but availability near Montrose-Ghent in Summit County is limited and scheduling requires coordinating a fixed block of time. Under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06, both formats produce the same BMV Form 5789 certificate and carry the same legal weight with the Ohio BMV and Summit County courts. The online course through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, covers the identical state-mandated curriculum including the driver attitude section and the alcohol and drug material. For most Montrose-Ghent residents who work around Ghent Road or commute toward Fairlawn, blocking out a full classroom day is harder than working through the online lessons across several evenings within the 30-day window.

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