Ottawa, Ohio Drivers: Handle Your Point Requirement Here

Points stacked up, a court sent you, or your license is sitting suspended right now. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course is the state-recognized path forward under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. Ottawa residents use this course to bank a 2-point credit, reinstate after a 12-point suspension, or satisfy a court order. Get the certificate and move on.

  • State Approved: Approved by the Ohio Department of Public Safety under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 for all recognized reasons.
  • 30-Day Window: Ohio mandates completion within 30 days of enrollment. Start now and finish before the deadline forces a full restart.
  • Instant Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get BMV Form 5789 as a digital PDF immediately. Submit it the same day.
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Three Steps and You're Done

Enroll and Verify Your ID

Create your account and upload a valid government-issued photo ID. Ohio requires identity verification before you begin. This confirms you are the licensed Ohio driver completing the course, not a stand-in. Takes a few minutes to set up, then the course opens.

Complete the Course Lessons

Work through text and image-based interactive lessons covering driver attitude, alcohol and drug impairment, and traffic law. A quiz follows each lesson and you must pass it to advance. Ohio 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 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. Finish in 8 hours minimum and your BMV Form 5789 certificate downloads instantly. Submit it to the Putnam County Clerk of Courts or the Ottawa Deputy Registrar the same week.

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Your License Stays Suspended Until This Is Done

For anyone reinstating after a 12-point suspension or satisfying a court order in Putnam County, nothing moves until the certificate lands at the right office. For drivers banking a 2-point credit, every week without it is a week where one more ticket can push the total past 12 and trigger a suspension. Ohio also gives you exactly 30 days from enrollment to finish. Miss that window and the state requires a reinstatement fee and a full restart from lesson one.

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Approved for Ottawa Drivers by Ohio ODPS

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. The certificate you receive is BMV Form 5789, the exact document the BMV and Putnam County courts require.

Last updated: 2025
State-Recognized Certificate

BMV Form 5789 is accepted by the Ohio BMV for a 2-point credit and by courts for court-ordered cases. Priced at $76.00, no hidden fees.

No Classroom Trip

The nearest BMV is roughly 30 miles from Ottawa in Findlay. Skip the drive. Complete every lesson from wherever you have internet access.

One Flat Price

Pay $76.00 and the course is yours for the full 30-day window. No subscription, no upsell, no surprise charges at checkout.

Online Course

Complete the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course on your own schedule without driving to Findlay or Lima for a classroom session.

Log In Anytime

Progress saves automatically after each section so you can stop and return without losing work.

In-Person Classroom

Classroom sessions require travel, fixed dates, and sitting through 8 hours in one location, often 30 or more miles from Ottawa.

Fixed Schedule Only

You attend on the provider's timetable, not yours, and must travel to the classroom location.

How Long Does This Actually Take?

The state mandates a minimum 8-hour floor. Here is what that looks like in practice for an Ottawa driver.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Work through the 8-hour minimum across multiple sessions within your 30-day window, logging in and out as your schedule allows.
In-Person Classroom One full day at a fixed location, often 30 or more miles from Ottawa, with no option to split the hours across days.

What Does the Course Cost Ottawa Drivers?

Compare the online option against the real cost of a classroom session once you factor in travel from Ottawa.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online via TrafficSchool.net $76.00 flat. No gas, no parking, no day off work to drive to Findlay or Lima and back.
In-Person Classroom Classroom fees plus roughly 60 miles round-trip from Ottawa, a full day blocked out, and no flexibility if something comes up.

Pick Up Where You Left Off

The course runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, or computer. Ottawa has one stretch of US-224 where you are waiting on a train anyway. Use that time. Progress saves server-side after every section so nothing gets lost when you close the tab.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. No app download required, no special software to install.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    The server saves your place after each completed section so you never repeat work you already finished.

  • 30-Day Reminder

    Keep your enrollment date in mind. Ohio requires completion within 30 days or a full restart is required.

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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 on this platform meets current Ohio BMV requirements and is administered under the Ohio Department of Public Safety and Bureau of Motor Vehicles as of the latest ODPS guidelines.

  • Ohio ODPS state-approved provider
  • Meets Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06
  • Issues official BMV Form 5789
  • Accepted by Ohio BMV and Ohio courts
  • OnlineTrafficEducation.com operated platform

Need a Different Ohio Driver Course?

This page covers the Adult Remedial Driving Course only. Other Ohio-approved courses are available for different situations.

Frequently Asked Questions from Ottawa Drivers

Who has to take the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course, and what is the difference between a court order and a 2-point credit?

Ohio recognizes five situations under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037 and Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. Drivers with 2 to 11 points can take the course voluntarily to bank a 2-point credit before a ticket pushes them over 12. Drivers who hit 12 points within two years must complete the course to reinstate their suspended license. Courts in Putnam County and elsewhere can also order the course as a condition of a case, and that carries no 2-point credit. Two additional situations cover under-21 OVI suspensions and juvenile suspensions for drivers now 19 or older. Your reason determines where you submit the certificate when you finish.

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

No. Only an Ohio court can order points removed from a driving record. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course applies a 2-point credit under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037, which acts as a cushion against future points. If you currently have 6 points, the credit brings your effective total to 4 for suspension-threshold purposes. Existing violations and their points stay on your record. The credit is valid for three years, you can use it once every three years, and the lifetime maximum is five times. For Ottawa drivers watching a total creep toward 12, banking the credit now before the next ticket is the practical move.

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

Ohio requires completion within 30 days of enrollment per current ODPS guidelines tied to Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. Miss that window and the state requires you to pay a reinstatement fee and start the entire course over from lesson one. Your previous progress does not carry forward. For Ottawa drivers on a court deadline or trying to reinstate a suspended license, that restart also extends the time your license stays suspended. The 30-day clock starts the day you enroll, not the day you first log in to study. Set a reminder and pace yourself across the first two weeks so the final exam does not sneak up on you.

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

Pass the final exam and the system generates your BMV Form 5789 as a digital PDF immediately. You do not wait for anything to be mailed. For a 2-point credit, submit the certificate to the Ohio BMV. Ottawa residents can use the Ottawa Deputy Registrar office on North Oak Street or mail it directly to the BMV. For a court-ordered case, submit it to the Putnam County Clerk of Courts at the Putnam County Courthouse in Ottawa. Ohio Revised Code 4510.037 governs how the BMV processes the credit once they receive the form. Getting the certificate to the right office the same week you pass is the fastest way to close out the requirement.

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. Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 limits you to two attempts, and you can only take one attempt per calendar day. Fail the first attempt on a Monday and you can try again Tuesday. Fail the second attempt and the course resets entirely. You start over from lesson one, and the 30-day completion window resets from that point. Lesson quizzes throughout the course have unlimited free retakes, so use those to lock in the material before you sit for the final. Rushing through the lessons to get to the exam faster is the most common reason people end up restarting.

Is an in-person classroom still an option for Ottawa residents, and why do most people choose online?

In-person classroom sessions are still a state-recognized format under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06, but finding one near Ottawa is the problem. The nearest options tend to be in Findlay or Lima, roughly 30 to 45 miles from Ottawa depending on which provider runs a session. Those sessions run on fixed dates, require a full day, and offer no flexibility if your work schedule or family situation changes. The online course covers the same state-mandated curriculum, including the required driver attitude content and the alcohol and drug sections, and generates the same BMV Form 5789 certificate. For most Ottawa drivers, the online format means no lost workday and no drive down US-224 to sit in a classroom.

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