Oregon, Ohio Drivers: Handle Your Points Requirement Online Today

Points stacked up on your Ohio license, a court handed you an order, or your suspension is sitting open until this gets done. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course is the state-recognized path forward. Oregon residents in Lucas County can finish the requirement, get the certificate, and submit it to the BMV or court the same week.

  • State Approved: Approved by the Ohio Department of Public Safety under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06.
  • 30-Day Window: State rules require completion within 30 days of enrollment before a mandatory restart applies.
  • Instant Certificate: You receive BMV Form 5789 as a digital PDF the moment you pass the final exam.
OPEN AN ACCOUNT
Course Requirement
Approved
Adult 4-hour Abbreviated Course
Processing Time
Instant
Hidden Fees
$0.00
Eligibility Check
--

Total one-time price

$76.00
Includes instant email certificate delivery.
Start Course
Secure 256-bit SSL Encrypted Payment

Three Steps and You're Done

Enroll and Verify Your Identity

Create your account and upload a valid government-issued photo ID. This confirms you are the licensed Ohio driver completing the course, which is a current Ohio BMV requirement. Oregon residents in Lucas County use the same enrollment process as any Ohio driver statewide.

Work Through the Course Material

Complete the interactive text and image-based lessons in order. A quiz follows each lesson and you must pass it to advance. The state mandates a 10-minute break after every two consecutive hours of instruction, and that break time does not count toward your required hours.

Pass the Final Exam and Get Your Certificate

The state-provided final exam is 40 multiple-choice questions. You need a 75% to pass and have two attempts, one per calendar day. Pass it and you immediately download BMV Form 5789. The course runs a minimum of 8 hours per ODPS requirements.

Get Started Today

Your License Stays Suspended Until This Is Done

For drivers reinstating after a 12-point suspension or an under-21 alcohol offense, the clock is running. The BMV does not lift the suspension until the certificate lands in their system. For drivers banking a 2-point credit, one more ticket on a record already sitting at 8 or 9 points can push you straight into a suspension under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. The 30-day enrollment window is also a hard deadline from the state.

Get Started

Approved for Lucas County and All of Ohio

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 and is accepted by the Ohio Department of Public Safety statewide, including Lucas County courts and the BMV.

Last updated: 2025
State-Recognized Certificate

BMV Form 5789 is the official Certificate of Completion. Submit it to the Lucas County BMV Deputy Registrar or your court. Priced at $76.00.

No Classroom Trip Required

Log in from any device. Progress saves automatically after each section so you can stop and pick back up without losing ground. Course costs $76.00 total.

One Flat Price

The course is $76.00. No hidden fees for the certificate download or identity verification. Pay once and complete the state requirement.

Online Course

Complete the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course from Lucas County without scheduling around a classroom. Progress saves automatically and the certificate is instant.

Instant Certificate Download

BMV Form 5789 downloads immediately after passing the final exam.

In-Person Classroom

Classroom sessions require travel, fixed schedules, and seat availability. Oregon drivers face a trip to find an approved provider with open enrollment.

Fixed Schedule Required

You attend on the provider's timetable, not yours.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

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

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course State-mandated minimum hours completed across multiple sessions, with progress saved automatically after each section so you never restart a completed lesson.
In-Person Classroom One or two full days blocked out, plus drive time from Oregon to an approved classroom location, with no guarantee of nearby availability in Lucas County.

What Does the Course Cost?

One price covers everything the state requires for Oregon, Ohio drivers.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online via TrafficSchool.net $76.00 covers enrollment, all lessons, quizzes, the state-provided final exam, and your instant BMV Form 5789 certificate download.
In-Person Classroom Classroom fees vary by provider and do not include fuel or time costs for driving from Oregon into the Toledo metro area to find an open seat.

Finish From Anywhere in Lucas County

The course runs on any device with a browser. Sitting at home off Starr Avenue or on a lunch break near the Oregon industrial corridor, your progress is saved server-side after every section. No app download needed. Log out and come back exactly where you left off.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop all work. No special software or plugin installation required.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    The server saves your place after each completed section so nothing gets lost between sessions.

  • 30-Day Reminder

    Keep the enrollment date in mind. The state requires full completion within 30 days or you restart.

4.8 / 5 on Trustpilot from 842 reviews

Read more reviews on Trustpilot

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 ODPS oversight. The course meets current Ohio BMV requirements and is accepted by the Lucas County Clerk of Courts and the Ohio BMV statewide.

  • Ohio Department of Public Safety approved
  • Meets Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06
  • BMV Form 5789 certificate issued
  • Accepted by Lucas County courts
  • Statewide Ohio BMV acceptance

Need a Different Ohio Driver Course?

TrafficSchool.net offers additional state-approved Ohio driver education options for eligible licensed adults.

Questions Oregon, Ohio 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 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 Lucas County court or any Ohio 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. Your next step is confirming which category applies and enrolling at TrafficSchool.net before the 30-day clock starts running.

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

No. Only an Ohio court can remove points from your record. What the course does is apply a 2-point credit to your license under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. That credit acts as a cushion, reducing the effective point total the BMV counts toward a suspension threshold. If your record sits at 9 points and you earn the 2-point credit, the BMV treats it as 7 for suspension calculation purposes. The underlying violations and their original points stay on the record. The credit is valid for three years, usable once every three years, and available a maximum of five times in a lifetime. Submit BMV Form 5789 to the Oregon Deputy Registrar location in Lucas County to apply it.

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

Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 requires completion within 30 days of enrollment. Miss that window and the state requires you to pay a reinstatement fee and start the entire course over from the beginning. Your previous progress does not carry forward. For drivers with a suspended license, that means the suspension stays open longer while you restart. For drivers chasing the 2-point credit before a ticket triggers a suspension, the delay creates real exposure. The Oregon BMV Deputy Registrar office, located in Lucas County, cannot accept a certificate from an expired enrollment. Enroll when you have a realistic stretch of days to work through the material and hit the finish line inside 30 days.

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

The moment you pass the final exam, the system generates BMV Form 5789 as a digital PDF and you download it immediately. There is no waiting period and no mailing delay. For a 2-point credit, submit the certificate to the Ohio BMV. Oregon residents can use the Deputy Registrar location in Lucas County or submit directly to the main BMV office. The nearest full-service BMV branch serving Oregon is the Toledo BMV Deputy Registrar locations, roughly 10 to 15 minutes west on Route 2 or Oregon Road depending on your starting point. For a court-ordered case, deliver the certificate to the Lucas County Clerk of Courts. Keep a copy for your own records regardless of which route applies.

What happens if I fail the final exam?

The state-provided final exam is 40 multiple-choice questions and you need a 75% to pass. Under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06, you get two attempts total, but only one attempt per calendar day. Fail the first attempt on a Monday and you cannot try again until Tuesday. Fail the second attempt and the course resets completely. You start over from lesson one, and the 30-day 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 the final. Do not rush into the exam if the quiz scores are telling you something is not clicking yet.

Is an in-person classroom still an option for Oregon residents, and how does it compare?

In-person classroom sessions for the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course do still exist in Ohio, but availability near Oregon in Lucas County is limited and schedules are set by the provider. You block out a full day or more, drive to wherever the classroom is running, and wait for a seat to open. The online course through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a state-approved Ohio driver training school, meets the same ODPS requirements under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 and produces the identical BMV Form 5789 certificate. Progress saves automatically after each section, there is no daily study cap, and you take the required 10-minute breaks after every two hours on your own schedule. For most Oregon residents, the online format is the more practical path.

See where Traffic School works