Norton, Ohio Drivers: Handle Your Point Requirement Online Today

Points stacked up, a court sent you here, or you want a 2-point cushion before the next ticket tips you over 12 - this is the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course, recognized by the Ohio Department of Public Safety. Finish it, get your BMV Form 5789 certificate the same day, and submit it to the Summit County BMV or your court. Done.

  • State Approved: Approved by the Ohio Department of Public Safety under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 for all five recognized situations.
  • No Scheduling: Log in when it works for you, pause between sections, and pick back up without losing any progress you already completed.
  • Instant Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get BMV Form 5789 as a digital PDF immediately - ready to submit to the BMV or court that 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 Administrative Code 4501-8-06 requires identity verification before you start. This keeps your certificate legitimate when you submit it to the Summit County BMV or your court clerk.

Work Through the Course

Complete text and image-based lessons with a quiz after each one. State rules require a 10-minute break after every two consecutive hours of instruction, and that break time does not count toward your total. Progress saves automatically after every section.

Pass the Exam 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. Finish 8 hours of instruction, pass the exam, and your BMV Form 5789 certificate downloads immediately.

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Your License Stays Suspended Until This Is Done

For suspension and court-ordered cases, nothing moves until the certificate lands at the right office. For drivers banking a 2-point credit, one more ticket on an already-loaded record can push you past 12 points and trigger a suspension under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. The state also gives you a 30-day window from enrollment - miss it and you pay a reinstatement fee and start the entire course over from scratch.

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Recognized by Ohio BMV for Norton Drivers

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a state-approved Ohio driver training school. The course meets current Ohio BMV requirements under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. Summit County residents, including Norton drivers, can submit the completed certificate directly to the Norton Deputy Registrar or the Akron BMV.

Last updated: 2025
State-Recognized Certificate

BMV Form 5789 is the official certificate the Ohio BMV and Summit County courts accept. You get it the moment you pass the final exam - no waiting, no mailing.

No Classroom Trip

Skip the drive to a classroom in Akron or Barberton. The course runs on any device with a browser. Text and image-based lessons, no live video streaming required.

One Flat Price

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

Online Course

Complete the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course from Norton without driving to a testing center or rearranging your work schedule around a classroom session.

Instant Certificate Delivery

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

In-Person Classroom

Classroom sessions require you to travel to an approved location, often in Akron or Barberton, and sit through a full scheduled block on someone else's timetable.

Fixed Schedule Required

You attend on the provider's schedule, not yours, with no option to pause.

How Long Does Each Option Actually Take?

The 8-hour state minimum applies to both formats. The difference is who controls the clock.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Log in from Norton any time of day, split the hours across multiple sessions within your 30-day window, no commute required.
In-Person Drive to Akron or Barberton, sit through a full scheduled block, and lose the entire day to one fixed session.

What You Actually Pay

The online course costs less and you skip the gas and parking fees for a round trip to Akron.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online via TrafficSchool.net $76.00 flat, certificate included, no travel cost from Norton to an Akron classroom.
In-Person Classroom Classroom fees vary by provider, plus fuel and time for the drive from Norton into Summit County.

Works on Any Device You Own

The course runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, or laptop. No app to download. Norton drivers have finished this course on a lunch break, after a shift, or sitting in the parking lot of the Giant Eagle on Wadsworth Road. Your progress saves server-side after every section.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop - the lessons load in any modern browser without a separate app download.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves automatically on the server so you never lose work between sessions.

  • 30-Day Reminders

    The system tracks your enrollment date so you stay aware of the state-mandated 30-day completion window.

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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 delivering the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course under current ODPS guidelines. The curriculum meets Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 requirements and the certificate it issues is accepted by the Ohio BMV and Summit County courts.

  • Ohio Department of Public Safety approved
  • Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 compliant
  • BMV Form 5789 certificate issued
  • Accepted by Summit County courts
  • State-approved Ohio driver training school

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

Questions Norton Drivers Ask Before Enrolling

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

Five groups qualify under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037 and Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. First, licensed Ohio drivers with 2 to 11 points who want to bank a 2-point credit before the next ticket pushes them over 12. Second, drivers reinstating a license suspended for hitting 12 or more points in a two-year period. Third, drivers ordered by a court to complete the remedial program - no 2-point credit applies in that situation. Fourth, drivers age 19 or older reinstating due to a juvenile suspension that happened before they turned 18. Fifth, drivers under 21 reinstating after an alcohol-related OVI or OVUAC suspension. As a Norton resident, confirm your specific situation with the Summit County Clerk of Courts or the Norton Deputy Registrar before enrolling.

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

No. Only an Ohio court can remove points from your record. What the course does, under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037, is apply a 2-point credit to your record after you submit BMV Form 5789 to the Ohio BMV. That credit acts as a cushion - if you have 9 points and earn the credit, the BMV treats your record as if it reflects 7 points. Existing violations and the points attached to them 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 your lifetime. Submit your certificate to the Norton Deputy Registrar or the Akron BMV to start that process.

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

The state requires a full restart. Per Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06, once the 30-day completion window expires, you cannot simply pick up where you left off. You pay a reinstatement fee and begin the entire Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course again from the first lesson. For drivers on a court order or reinstating a suspended license, that delay also means your license stays suspended and your court requirement stays open longer. The 30-day clock starts on your enrollment date, not the date you first log in to study. Norton drivers with a court deadline from the Summit County court system should enroll as early as possible to leave room for the final exam attempts.

How fast do I get my certificate after passing the final exam?

You get BMV Form 5789 as a digital PDF the moment you pass. There is no waiting period and nothing mails to you. For a 2-point credit, take that certificate to the Norton Deputy Registrar on Greenwich Road or to the Akron BMV, located roughly 8 miles northeast of Norton, and submit it in person. The BMV then applies the credit to your record under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. For a court-ordered case, submit the certificate directly to the Summit County Clerk of Courts at 209 South High Street in Akron. Keep a copy for your own records regardless of which office you visit. As of the latest ODPS guidelines, the certificate does not expire immediately, but submit it promptly.

What happens if I fail the final exam?

You get two attempts total, and the state limits you to one attempt per calendar day. Fail the first attempt on a Monday and you can try again Tuesday. Pass on the second attempt and your certificate generates immediately. Fail both attempts and the course resets completely - you start the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course over from lesson one, which also resets your 30-day completion window. Per Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06, the final exam is state-provided, 40 multiple-choice questions, and you need a 75% to pass. The lesson quizzes throughout the course have unlimited free retakes, so use those to make sure the material sticks before you sit for the final. Norton drivers close to their 30-day deadline should not wait until the last day to attempt the exam.

What does the course actually cover during those 8 hours?

The Ohio Department of Public Safety mandates the curriculum split under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. At least 25 percent of the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course covers driver attitude - the mindset and decision-making patterns that lead to violations in the first place. At least 25 percent covers alcohol, drugs, and the operation of motor vehicles. The rest covers traffic laws, crash prevention, and related material. The format is text and image-based interactive lessons with quizzes between sections - no live video streaming. After every two consecutive hours of instruction, a 10-minute break is required by state rule, and that break time does not count toward the 8 hours minimum. There is no daily study cap, so you can push through multiple sections in one sitting if your schedule allows.

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