Handle Your Ohio Driving Record Before It Costs You More

New Franklin drivers dealing with accumulated points, a 12-point suspension, a court order, or an under-21 alcohol offense all end up at the same place: the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course. This is the state-recognized program under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. Finish it, get your certificate, and move on. The Summit County BMV is about 15 minutes north on Route 93.

  • State Approved: Administered under Ohio Department of Public Safety and BMV guidelines, per Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06.
  • 30-Day Window: State rules require completion within 30 days of enrollment or you restart and pay the reinstatement fee again.
  • 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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Three Steps and You're Done

Enroll and Verify Your Identity

Create your account and upload a valid government-issued photo ID. That step confirms you are the licensed Ohio driver completing the course, which is a current Ohio BMV requirement before any instruction begins. Takes about five minutes to get through enrollment.

Work Through the Course Lessons

Text and image-based lessons cover driver attitude, alcohol and drug impairment, and related material. A quiz follows each lesson and you must pass it to advance. Progress saves automatically after every section, so you can log out and pick back up without losing ground.

Pass the Final Exam and Get Your Certificate

Complete 8 hours of instruction, then take the 40-question state-provided final exam. Score 75% or better and you receive your BMV Form 5789 certificate instantly as a digital PDF. Submit it to the Summit County BMV or your court the same week.

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Your License Stays Suspended Until This Is Done

For suspension and court-ordered cases, nothing changes on your record until the certificate lands at the BMV or the clerk's office. For drivers banking a 2-point credit, one more ticket in Summit County can push a record past 12 points and trigger a suspension under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. The state gives you 30 days from enrollment to finish. Start now and protect your ability to drive.

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Approved by Ohio, Accepted at Your BMV

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a state-approved Ohio driver training school. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course meets current ODPS guidelines under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. The certificate you receive is BMV Form 5789, the same document the Summit County BMV requires.

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State-Recognized Certificate

BMV Form 5789 arrives as a digital PDF the moment you pass. Submit it to the BMV for a point credit or to your court for a court-ordered case. Price: $76.00.

No Classroom Commute

Skip the drive to Akron or Canton. Log in from anywhere, complete lessons on your schedule, and finish the required hours without rearranging your week. Course price: $76.00.

One Flat Price

Pay $76.00 and that covers everything: all lessons, quizzes, the state final exam, and your instant digital certificate. No add-on fees after checkout.

Online Course

Complete the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course from home or anywhere with internet access, on your own schedule within the 30-day window.

No Drive to Akron

Skip the 15-minute trip to the Summit County BMV just to sit in a classroom.

Auto-Saved Progress

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

Instant Certificate

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

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom sessions require travel to an approved location, fixed scheduling, and waiting for a mailed or hand-delivered certificate afterward.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend when the provider schedules it, not when your week allows.

Travel Required

New Franklin residents typically drive to Akron or Barberton to find a session.

Delayed Certificate

Processing and mailing the certificate can add days before you can submit it.

How Long Does Each Option Actually Take?

Time from enrollment to certificate in hand, for a New Franklin driver working around a normal schedule.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Finish within days at your own pace, certificate arrives the moment you pass the final exam.
In-Person Classroom Wait for an open session near Akron or Barberton, then wait again for the certificate to process and arrive.

What Does Each Option Cost a New Franklin Driver?

Course fee plus the real cost of getting there and taking time off work.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Flat fee of $76.00 covers everything. No gas, no parking, no lost wages from a fixed class day.
In-Person Classroom Higher base tuition plus fuel to Akron or Barberton, and a full day blocked out for a scheduled session.

Finish the Course From Any Device

The course runs in a standard browser on a phone, tablet, or computer. New Franklin drivers have finished sessions from a lunch break, a waiting room, or a kitchen table after the kids go to bed. No app download required. Progress saves automatically so a lost connection does not cost you completed work.

  • Any Device

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

  • Auto-Saved

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

  • 30-Day Reminders

    The system tracks your enrollment date against the state's 30-day completion window so you stay on track.

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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 current ODPS guidelines and Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 requirements. BMV Form 5789 is issued upon passing and accepted at the Summit County BMV.

  • State-approved Ohio driver training school
  • Meets Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06
  • Issues official BMV Form 5789
  • Accepted by Ohio courts and BMV
  • Administered under ODPS oversight

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TrafficSchool.net also offers other state-approved Ohio driver training courses for different license situations.

Questions New Franklin Drivers Ask Before Enrolling

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

Five groups qualify under current ODPS guidelines. First, drivers with 2 to 11 points on their Ohio record who want to bank a 2-point credit before the next ticket pushes them over the limit. 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 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 OVI or OVUAC alcohol-related suspension. The course is the same for all five groups. Your next step is confirming which category applies to your Summit County record before you enroll.

Does finishing the course actually remove points from my Ohio record?

No. Only an Ohio court can remove points from your driving record. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course applies a 2-point credit under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037, which works as a cushion against your existing total. If you have 8 points and earn the credit, the BMV treats your record as if it reflects 6 points for suspension threshold purposes. The underlying violations and their original point values stay on your record. The credit is valid for three years, you can use it once every three years, and a maximum of five times in a lifetime. Submit BMV Form 5789 to the Summit County BMV office on Vernon Odom Boulevard in Akron to apply the credit.

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

The state requires a full restart. Per Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06, the 30-day completion window begins on your enrollment date. Miss it and your progress does not carry over. You pay the course fee again, pay any applicable BMV reinstatement fee if your license is already suspended, and begin the course from the first lesson. For New Franklin drivers on a suspension, that means more days without a valid license while you work through the hours again. The practical move is to start the first session within a day or two of enrolling and keep the 30-day deadline visible. The course system tracks your enrollment date so you always know where you stand.

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

You get BMV Form 5789 as a digital PDF the moment you pass the final exam. There is no processing delay and nothing mails to you. For a 2-point credit, submit the certificate directly to the Ohio BMV. New Franklin residents can visit the Summit County BMV on Vernon Odom Boulevard in Akron, roughly 15 minutes north on Route 93, or submit through the BMV's online services portal per current Ohio BMV requirements. For a court-ordered case, deliver the certificate to the Summit County Clerk of Courts at 205 South High Street in Akron. Confirm the submission method your court specified in the order before you drop it off or upload it.

What happens if I fail the final exam?

You get two attempts at the 40-question state-provided final exam, but only one attempt per calendar day. Score below 75% on the first try and you come back the next day for the second attempt. Fail both attempts and the course resets completely under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. You start over from lesson one, and the 30-day completion window resets from that point. The lesson quizzes that come before the final have unlimited free retakes, so use those to make sure the material is solid before you sit for the exam. New Franklin drivers who read through the driver attitude and alcohol and drug sections carefully before attempting the final tend to clear it on the first try.

Is an in-person classroom still an option, and is it worth it for someone in New Franklin?

In-person classroom sessions still exist in Ohio and satisfy the same requirement under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. For New Franklin residents, that typically means driving into Akron or Barberton to find a provider with an open session, blocking out a full day on a fixed schedule, and then waiting for the certificate to process before you can submit it to the Summit County BMV or Clerk of Courts. The online course covers the same state-mandated curriculum, including at least 25 percent on driver attitude and at least 25 percent on alcohol and drugs, requires the same minimum hours, and delivers BMV Form 5789 instantly after you pass. For most working adults in New Franklin, the online format fits a real week better than a classroom does.

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