Richmond Heights Drivers: Handle Your Ohio Point Requirement Online

Points stacked up on your license, a court sent you here, or you want a 2-point cushion before the next ticket tips you over 12. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course covers all five state-recognized situations under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. Enroll, finish the 8 hours within 30 days, and get your BMV Form 5789 certificate the same day you pass.

  • State Approved: Administered under Ohio Department of Public Safety and BMV rules per Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06.
  • 30-Day Window: Ohio requires you to finish within 30 days of enrollment or the state mandates a full restart with a reinstatement fee.
  • 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.
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Enroll and Verify Your Identity

Create your account and upload a valid government-issued photo ID. Ohio requires identity verification before you start. Richmond Heights residents can confirm their license status at the Cuyahoga County Deputy Registrar on Monticello Boulevard before or after enrolling.

Work Through the Course

Complete text and image-based lessons covering driver attitude, alcohol and drug content, and Ohio traffic law. A quiz follows each lesson. After every two consecutive hours of instruction, Ohio requires a 10-minute break that does not count toward your total hours. Progress saves automatically after each 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 get two attempts, one per calendar day. Finish in 8 hours minimum. Pass, and your BMV Form 5789 certificate downloads instantly as a PDF.

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Your License Stays on Hold Until This Is Done

For suspension and court-ordered cases, nothing moves until the certificate lands at the BMV or the clerk's office. For 2-point credit cases, one more ticket on a record sitting at 8 or 10 points can trigger a 12-point suspension under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. The state also gives you a hard 30-day window from enrollment. Start now and get this behind you.

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Approved Under Current Ohio BMV Requirements

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a state-approved Ohio driver training school. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course meets all current ODPS guidelines under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06, including curriculum minimums, exam rules, and certificate issuance through BMV Form 5789.

Last updated: Updated to reflect current Ohio BMV requirements and latest ODPS guidelines.
State-Approved Content

Curriculum meets ODPS minimums: at least 25% driver attitude and at least 25% alcohol and drug content. Priced at $76.00 with no hidden fees.

No Classroom Drive

Skip the trip to a Cuyahoga County classroom. Log in from any device, save progress after each section, and return whenever your schedule allows.

One Flat Price

Pay $76.00 total. No upsells at checkout. Certificate delivery is included. Court-ordered and BMV reinstatement cases both covered.

Online Course

Complete the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course from home or anywhere with a connection. No commute, no fixed class times, progress saves automatically.

No Fixed Class Schedule

Log in and out as needed within the 30-day window.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom sessions require travel to a licensed location, fixed dates, and attendance for the full 8-hour block in one or two sittings.

Fixed Location Required

Requires driving to a scheduled Cuyahoga County classroom site.

How Long Does Each Option Actually Take?

Time includes travel, waiting, and seat time for in-person versus login-to-certificate for online.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Eight hours of instruction completed on your own schedule within 30 days, no commute added to that time.
In-Person Eight hours of seat time plus travel to a Cuyahoga County classroom, often requiring a full day blocked off.

What Does Each Option Cost Richmond Heights Drivers?

Online pricing is flat. In-person costs vary and often include travel and parking on top of the course fee.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online via TrafficSchool.net Flat $76.00 covers the full course, all quizzes, the final exam, and instant BMV Form 5789 certificate delivery.
In-Person Classroom Course fee plus gas, parking near a Cuyahoga County site, and time off work for a fixed all-day session.

Finish From Any Device You Have

The course runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, or laptop. Richmond Heights drivers have finished sessions on a lunch break, after a shift, or from the parking lot of the Giant Eagle on Mayfield Road. No app download needed. Progress saves server-side after every section.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. No special software or app installation required to access the course.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    The server saves your place after each section so a lost connection never costs you completed work.

  • 30-Day Reminders

    Keep the state deadline on your radar. The 30-day window closes fast when life gets in the way.

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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 is administered under Ohio Department of Public Safety and BMV oversight, meeting all requirements in Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 as of the latest ODPS guidelines.

  • Ohio ODPS-approved driver training school
  • Meets Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06
  • BMV Form 5789 certificate issued
  • Covers all five state-recognized enrollment reasons
  • Identity verification required at enrollment

Need a Different Ohio Driver Course?

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

Questions Richmond Heights Drivers Ask Before Enrolling

Who actually 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. You need this course if you accumulated 12 or more points and your license is suspended, if a court ordered it as part of a traffic case, if you are 19 or older reinstating after a juvenile suspension, or if you are reinstating after an under-21 alcohol-related suspension. The fifth situation is voluntary: any licensed Ohio driver with 2 to 11 points can take the course to bank a 2-point credit as a cushion. Court-ordered completions do not generate a 2-point credit. For Richmond Heights residents, confirm your current point total at the Cuyahoga County Deputy Registrar on Monticello Boulevard before enrolling.

What does the 2-point credit actually do for my driving record, and how often can I use it?

The 2-point credit does not erase existing points or remove any violation from your Ohio driving record. Only an Ohio court can remove points. What the credit does is reduce your active point total by two, creating a cushion before the next ticket pushes you to 12 and triggers a suspension under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. The credit stays active for three years from the date the BMV processes your certificate. You can earn it once every three years and a maximum of five times in your lifetime. Submit your BMV Form 5789 certificate to the nearest BMV office, which for Richmond Heights drivers is the Cuyahoga County BMV located roughly 10 to 15 minutes south on US-322 toward Mayfield Heights.

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

Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 sets a hard 30-day limit from your enrollment date. Miss that window and the state requires you to pay a reinstatement fee and start the entire course over from the beginning. None of your completed lessons carry forward. For drivers in a suspension or court-ordered situation, the license stays suspended and the court requirement stays open the entire time. The 30-day clock does not pause for weekends, holidays, or work schedules. Richmond Heights residents who enrolled and let the window lapse have had to re-enroll and redo all eight hours. Set a calendar reminder the day you enroll and treat the deadline as firm.

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

Pass the final exam and BMV Form 5789 generates as a digital PDF immediately. You do not wait for mail or a processing period. For a 2-point credit, submit the certificate to the Ohio BMV. Richmond Heights residents can visit the Cuyahoga County BMV Deputy Registrar, roughly 10 to 15 minutes from the Richmond Heights area, or mail the certificate directly to the Ohio BMV per current ODPS guidelines. For a court-ordered case, submit the certificate to the Cuyahoga County Clerk of Courts office that handled your case. Confirm the exact submission address with the court before you go, since different courthouses in Cuyahoga County handle different jurisdictions. Keep a copy of the PDF for your own records.

What happens if I fail the final exam?

The state-provided final exam is 40 multiple-choice questions. 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, meaning your second try cannot happen until the following day. Fail both attempts and the course resets entirely. You start over from lesson one, and the 30-day window continues running from your original enrollment date, not from the reset. That means a two-day exam failure late in the window can leave you with almost no time to redo the full 8 hours of instruction. Take the exam seriously the first time. The lesson quizzes have unlimited retakes, so use them to prepare before you attempt the final.

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

No. Completing the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course does not remove points or violations from your record. Under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037, only an Ohio court has the authority to remove points. What the course does for eligible drivers is apply a 2-point credit to your active point total, reducing the number that counts toward a 12-point suspension. The underlying violations and their original point values stay on your record. For suspension reinstatement and court-ordered cases, the course satisfies the requirement that keeps your license suspended or the court case open, but it does not clean the record itself. Richmond Heights drivers who want to understand exactly what is on their record can request a copy through the Cuyahoga County Deputy Registrar on Monticello Boulevard or directly through the Ohio BMV.

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