Springfield Drivers: Handle Your Ohio Remedial Course Requirement Online

Points stacked up on your Clark County license, a court handed you an order, or you want to bank a 2-point cushion before the next ticket tips you over 12. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course covers all five state-recognized situations. Finish it, get your BMV Form 5789 certificate the same day, and get your record sorted out.

  • State Approved: Approved by the Ohio Department of Public Safety under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 for all recognized remedial situations.
  • 30-Day Window: Ohio requires completion within 30 days of enrollment. Log in and out as needed; progress saves automatically after every section.
  • Instant Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get BMV Form 5789 as a digital PDF immediately. Submit it to the BMV or your court the same week.
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Three Steps and You're Done

Enroll and Verify Your Identity

Create your account, confirm you hold a valid Ohio license, and upload a government-issued photo ID. Identity verification is required by the state before any coursework begins. Clark County residents use the same enrollment process as every other Ohio county.

Complete the Course Lessons

Work through text and image-based interactive lessons covering driver attitude, alcohol and drug content, and related material. A quiz follows each lesson and you must pass it to advance. Ohio law requires 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 40-question final exam requires a 75% to pass. You get two attempts, one per calendar day. Pass it and you immediately download BMV Form 5789. The course runs a minimum of 8 hours per state mandate. Submit the certificate to the Springfield Deputy Registrar or your Clark County court.

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Your License Stays Suspended Until This Is Done

For suspension and court-ordered cases, nothing moves forward until the certificate lands at the BMV or the clerk's office. For drivers banking a 2-point credit, one more ticket on a record already sitting at 8 or 10 points can push you straight into a 12-point suspension. Ohio also gives you a hard 30-day window from enrollment. Miss it and the state requires a reinstatement fee and a full restart from the beginning.

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Approved Under Ohio State Law

The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course runs under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037 and Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06, administered by the Ohio Department of Public Safety and Bureau of Motor Vehicles. As of the latest ODPS guidelines, this course satisfies all five state-recognized completion reasons for licensed Ohio adults 18 and older.

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State-Recognized Certificate

BMV Form 5789 is the official Certificate of Completion. You get it as an instant digital PDF the moment you pass. Valid for BMV submission or court filing under current Ohio BMV requirements. Course price: $76.00.

No Classroom Drive

Skip the trip to a physical classroom. The course runs on any device with a browser. Clark County drivers do not need to travel to Columbus or Dayton to satisfy this requirement. Enrollment is $76.00.

One Flat Price

One enrollment fee of $76.00 covers the full course, all lesson quizzes with unlimited free retakes, the state-provided final exam, and your BMV Form 5789 certificate. No hidden add-ons.

Online Course

Complete the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course from Clark County without driving to a testing center or scheduling around a classroom session.

Progress Auto-Saves

Server-side saving after each section means you never lose completed work between sessions.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom sessions require scheduling, travel, and a fixed block of time away from work or family obligations in Springfield.

Fixed Schedule Required

You attend on the provider's timetable, not yours, with no option to pause mid-session.

How Long Does Each Option Actually Take?

Factor in travel and scheduling, not just seat time.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Course Start the same day you enroll. No drive to Columbus or Dayton. Work through the state-mandated hours on your own schedule within the 30-day window.
In-Person Classroom Find an available session, block the full day, and drive to the location. The nearest BMV office serving Springfield is in Springfield on East Main Street, but classroom providers may be farther.

What Does Each Option Cost?

Online enrollment is a single flat fee with no travel or parking costs added.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online via TrafficSchool.net Flat enrollment of $76.00 covers the full course, all quizzes, the final exam, and your instant BMV Form 5789 certificate. Nothing extra.
In-Person Classroom Classroom fees vary by provider and do not include fuel, parking, or time off work for Clark County drivers traveling to a session site.

Finish From Any Device You Own

The course runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, or laptop. Sitting in the parking lot off Bechtle Avenue waiting for an appointment? Log in and knock out a section. Progress saves automatically on the server side after every completed section, so switching devices mid-course does not cost you any work.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop browser all work. No app download required to access your coursework.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves to the server immediately. Log out and pick up exactly where you stopped, any time.

  • 30-Day Reminders

    The system tracks your enrollment date against Ohio's 30-day completion window so you stay aware of your deadline.

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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 delivered through this platform meets all current ODPS and BMV requirements under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 for licensed adult drivers in Clark County and statewide.

  • State-approved Ohio driver training school
  • Meets Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06
  • BMV Form 5789 certificate issued on completion
  • Administered under ODPS oversight
  • Accepted statewide including Clark County courts

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TrafficSchool.net also offers other state-approved Ohio driver training courses for eligible licensed adults.

Frequently Asked Questions: Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course for Springfield 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?

Five categories of licensed Ohio adults 18 and older qualify under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037 and Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. First, drivers with 2 to 11 points who want to bank a 2-point credit before a ticket triggers a suspension. Second, drivers reinstating after a 12-point suspension. Third, drivers with a court order requiring the remedial program. 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. The court-ordered category does not generate a 2-point credit. The other four situations follow standard BMV processing. Clark County drivers submit the certificate to the Springfield Deputy Registrar or the Clark County Clerk of Courts depending on which situation applies.

What does the 2-point credit actually do for my Ohio driving record?

The 2-point credit does not erase existing points or remove violations from your record. Only an Ohio court can remove points. What the credit does is apply a 2-point reduction to your current point total, creating a cushion between where you sit now and the 12-point suspension threshold under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. A driver sitting at 9 points drops to 7 after the credit posts. That gap matters when the next ticket lands. The credit stays valid for three years, and you can use it once every three years, up to five times in a lifetime. After passing, submit BMV Form 5789 to the Springfield Deputy Registrar on East Main Street to get the credit applied to your record under current Ohio BMV requirements.

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

Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 sets a hard 30-day completion window from the date you enroll. Miss that deadline and the state requires you to pay a reinstatement fee and restart the entire course from the beginning. Your previous progress does not carry over. For drivers already dealing with a suspended license, that means more time off the road while you work through the hours again. The 30-day clock starts on enrollment day, not on the day you first log in to study. Springfield drivers with a court deadline from the Clark County Clerk of Courts face an additional layer of urgency because the court's own deadline runs independently of the 30-day enrollment window. Enroll only when you are ready to finish.

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

You get BMV Form 5789 as an instant digital PDF the moment you pass the final exam. There is no waiting period and no mailing delay. For a 2-point credit or a 12-point suspension reinstatement, submit the certificate to the Ohio BMV. Springfield drivers can take it directly to the Springfield Deputy Registrar, located on East Main Street, or submit it through the BMV's online portal per current Ohio BMV requirements. For a court-ordered case, file the certificate with the Clark County Clerk of Courts. The Clark County courthouse is located at 101 North Limestone Street in Springfield, roughly a 10-minute drive from most parts of the city. Keep a copy of the PDF for your own records regardless of where you submit the original.

What happens if I fail the final exam?

The state-provided final exam is 40 multiple-choice questions and requires a 75% to pass. 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 both attempts and the course resets entirely under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. You start over from the first lesson, and the 30-day completion window continues running from your original enrollment date, not from the reset. That means a late-stage failure with little time left on the clock is a real problem. Lesson quizzes throughout the course have unlimited free retakes, so use those to lock in the material before you sit for the final. Springfield drivers who reset close to the 30-day mark should contact the BMV or their court immediately.

Does finishing the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course remove points from my driving record?

Completing the course does not remove points or wipe violations from your Ohio driving record. Under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037, only a court order can remove points. What the course does for eligible drivers is apply a 2-point credit, which reduces your active point total by two. A driver at 10 points becomes a driver at 8 points after the credit posts. Existing violations stay on the record. The credit is valid for three years and can be used once every three years, up to five times in a lifetime. For suspension reinstatement and court-ordered cases, the course satisfies the requirement that keeps your license suspended or your case open, but it does not alter the underlying record. Submit BMV Form 5789 to the Springfield Deputy Registrar to trigger the credit posting under current Ohio BMV requirements.

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