Handle Your Ohio Driving Record Requirement From New Lexington

Points stacking up on your Perry County license, a court order sitting on your kitchen table, or a 12-point suspension keeping you out of the driver seat - this is the course Ohio requires. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course, recognized by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, gets your certificate in hand so you can move forward with the BMV or your court case.

  • State Approved: Recognized by the Ohio Department of Public Safety and BMV under current Ohio BMV requirements.
  • Complete Online: Log in and out on your schedule with progress saved automatically after every section you finish.
  • Instant Certificate: BMV Form 5789 downloads as a PDF the moment you pass, ready to submit to the BMV or court.
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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 Administrative Code 4501-8-06 requires identity verification before you begin. Once confirmed, you get immediate access to the course material and your 30-day completion window starts.

Work Through the Course

Complete text and image-based interactive lessons covering driver attitude, alcohol and drug material, and related topics. Pass the quiz at the end of each lesson to advance. Take a 10-minute break after every two consecutive hours - that break time does not count toward your required hours.

Pass the Exam and Get Your Certificate

Finish 8 hours of instruction, then take the 40-question state-provided final exam. Score 75% or better and your BMV Form 5789 Certificate of Completion downloads instantly as a PDF. Submit it to the Perry County Clerk of Courts or the BMV, depending on your situation.

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Your 30-Day Window Is Already Running

From the day you enroll, Ohio gives you 30 days to finish. Miss that window and the state requires a reinstatement fee and a full restart from lesson one. For suspension cases, your license stays suspended until the certificate hits the BMV. For 2-point credit cases, every day without that cushion is a day one ticket could push your record past 12 points and trigger a suspension under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037.

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Built Around What Ohio Actually Requires

This course follows Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 and current ODPS guidelines. The curriculum, exam format, certificate format, and identity verification process all meet state requirements as of the latest ODPS guidelines. TrafficSchool.net is operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a state approved Ohio driver training school.

Last updated: 2025
State Recognized Certificate

BMV Form 5789 is the official certificate the Ohio BMV and courts accept. You get it the moment you pass the final exam, priced at $76.00.

No Classroom Drive

Skip the trip to Columbus or Zanesville. Complete every lesson from Perry County on any device with a browser, at $76.00 total.

One Flat Price

Pay $76.00 and get full access through your certificate. No hidden fees, no upsells after checkout, no separate exam charge.

Online Course

Complete the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course from New Lexington without driving to a testing center or classroom in another county.

Progress Auto-Saved

Server-side saving means closing the browser loses nothing you already completed.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom sessions require travel to a provider location, often outside Perry County, adding time and fuel cost to the requirement.

Fixed Class Schedule

You attend on the provider's timetable, not yours, with no makeup options.

How Long This Actually Takes

The state sets the floor. How you use your time above that is up to you.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Complete the required hours across multiple sessions within your 30-day window, logging in and out as your schedule allows.
In-Person Classroom Attend a full-day session at a fixed location, often requiring a 30-plus-mile drive from New Lexington to reach a provider.

What This Costs You

The course fee is fixed. The cost of a suspended license in Perry County is not.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online Course Pay $76.00 total. No travel, no fuel, no lost wages from taking a full weekday off work.
In-Person Classroom Course fee plus gas for a round trip to Zanesville or Columbus, plus time away from work for a scheduled class day.

Works on Any Device You Have

The course runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, or laptop. Perry County internet is what it is - if the connection drops, your progress is already saved on the server. Pick up exactly where you left off when you reconnect.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop - the lessons load and the quizzes work the same way on all of them.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves to the server immediately so nothing is lost if you close the browser.

  • Deadline Reminders

    Get reminders before your 30-day completion window closes so the requirement does not sneak up on you.

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

  • State approved Ohio driver training school
  • ODPS recognized course curriculum
  • BMV Form 5789 certificate issued
  • Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 compliant
  • Identity verification required at enrollment

Need a Different Ohio Driving Course?

The Adult Remedial Driving Course is for licensed adults 18 and older - not for road test prep or teen driver education.

Questions New Lexington Drivers Ask Before Enrolling

Who actually has to take this 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 a 2-point credit as a cushion before hitting 12. Second, drivers reinstating after a 12-point suspension. Third, drivers with a court order requiring the remedial program - that group gets no 2-point credit, the course satisfies the court requirement only. Fourth, drivers 19 or older with a juvenile suspension from before age 18. Fifth, drivers under 21 reinstating after an alcohol-related OVI or OVUAC suspension. Perry County Clerk of Courts handles court-ordered cases for New Lexington residents. Confirm which category applies to you before you enroll.

The 2-point credit - does it actually remove points from my record?

No. Only an Ohio court can remove points from your driving record. The 2-point credit created by completing the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course works as a cushion, not an eraser. Under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037, the credit offsets your current point total by two, which can keep you below the 12-point suspension threshold if a new ticket comes in. The credit is valid for three years, you can only use it once every three years, and the lifetime maximum is five times. Existing violations stay on your record. Submit your BMV Form 5789 to the nearest BMV office - the Zanesville BMV on Northpointe Drive serves New Lexington drivers - to apply the credit.

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

The state requires a reinstatement fee and a full course restart. Per Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06, the 30-day completion window is a hard requirement, not a guideline. Every lesson, every quiz, and the final exam must be completed within that window from your enrollment date. If the window closes, you pay again and start from lesson one. For drivers reinstating a suspended license, that also means your license stays suspended longer. New Lexington is about 25 miles from the Zanesville BMV on Northpointe Drive, so a wasted trip to submit paperwork on an expired enrollment is a real cost. Start early and use the deadline reminder feature to stay on track.

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

The BMV Form 5789 Certificate of Completion generates as an instant digital PDF the moment you pass the final exam. There is no waiting period, no processing delay, and no mailing. You download it and submit it the same day. For a 2-point credit, submit it to the Ohio BMV - the Zanesville BMV office on Northpointe Drive is the closest full-service location for New Lexington residents in Perry County. For a court-ordered case, submit it directly to the Perry County Clerk of Courts. As of the latest ODPS guidelines, the certificate must be submitted promptly to satisfy the requirement. Keep a copy for your own records after submission.

What happens if I fail the final exam?

You get two attempts total, one per calendar day, per Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 requirements. Fail the first attempt on a Monday and you can try again Tuesday. Pass on the second attempt and the certificate generates immediately. Fail both attempts and the course resets entirely - you start over from lesson one and must complete all required hours again within a new 30-day window. The final exam is 40 multiple-choice questions provided by the state. Lesson quizzes throughout the course have unlimited free retakes, so use those to reinforce the material before you reach the final. Perry County drivers who reset lose time they cannot get back on a suspension reinstatement case.

Is there still an in-person classroom option in New Lexington, and why do most Perry County drivers use the online course?

In-person classroom sessions for the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course are not commonly available in New Lexington itself. Perry County drivers who want a classroom option typically have to drive to a provider in Zanesville or further, which adds 25 or more miles each way on top of a full-day time commitment. The online course through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a state approved Ohio driver training school, meets the same Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 requirements as any approved classroom provider. Progress saves automatically, there is no daily study cap, and you complete the required hours on your own schedule within the 30-day window. For most New Lexington residents, that is the practical choice.

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