Information regarding New State Law

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New Law:

Beginning September 30, 2025: a new state law requires new drivers* aged 18, 19, and 20 to complete a “Class D” driver education course before they can test for a driver’s license. The full course includes:

·        24 hours of classroom or online instruction;

·        8 hours of behind-the-wheel training with a licensed instructor; and

·        50 hours of practice with an eligible adult.

An individual must obtain a TIPIC in order to begin the 8 hours of behind-the-wheel for driver training.

*Customers with driver licenses that are expired more than 6 months with no documented driver training course certificate will now have to complete driver education and the fifty-hour affidavit in order to be issued a driver license


New BMV Process: 50 Hour Affidavit with Hours Logged

As of September 30, 2025, the following TIPIC drivers must complete the 50-hour affidavit and log the required hours:

·        New driver aged 15 and 6 months through age 20

o  This includes drivers 20 years of age and under, with a driver license expired more than 6 months, who never completed a driver education course.

·        Non-renewable, Non-transferrable (LTL) communities.

o  This includes previously licensed drivers, with a license expired more than 6 months, who never completed a driver education course.

1.   Logging the 50 hours

-         Any customer with a TIPIC (temporary permit) issued on or after September 30th will have to log the 50 hours of driving experience (10 of which must be nighttime driving). 

2.   How do they log the hours?

-         They can use the RoadReady Ohio app or manually log the hours using the BMV 5791 (50-hour affidavit). If they use the app, they do have to print the 50-hour affidavit and log from the app once they have completed the 50 hours, and have it notarized, just like the manually logged form.


3.   If I received a TIPIC prior to 9/30, am I required to log my hours?

-         Customers who have been issued a TIPIC prior to 9/30 do not have to complete the new log and may utilize the previous version of the form that is available on the website. 


Updated Abbreviated Adult Law:

As of September 30, 2025, anyone aged 21 or over who fails a portion of their driving test will be required to take an Abbreviated Adult driver training course. This is a change from the previous requirement being 18 or over. 


Driving during School Hours: High school students in Ohio can take excused absences for driver's education under a new law effective September 30, 2025, allowing up to 8 hours of absence for driver training. This is part of a broader change that now requires all drivers under 21 to complete a full driver training program, including classroom and in-car instruction and supervised practice, to receive a driver's license. 


Excused Absences for Driver Education 

  • Permitted Absences: High school students are now permitted excused absences from school to attend a driver education course.
  • Maximum Hours: The excused absences are limited to a maximum of 8 hours.
  • Daily Limit: No more than two hours of absence are allowed per day.
  • Frequency: The absences can be for up to four nonconsecutive days


Temporary Permit

You must be at least 15 1/2 years old to apply for a temporary driving permit. First, download a copy at http://www.bmv.ohio.gov/ to study the laws and signs that you will be tested on. When you take your temporary permit test, bring your social security card, birth certificate and a parent or guardian. Once you pass the written and vision test, you can begin your driver's training at any one of our three locations! You may drive when accompanied by a licensed parent, guardian, or commercial instructor until you are 16 years old. Once you are 16 you may drive with a licensed individual who is 21 or older. You may not drive between the hours of 12 am and 6 am.

Driver's License

 If you are under 18, you must have held a temporary permit for at least 6 months, completed a driver education course and driven 50 hours behind the wheel with a parent or guardian; then you are qualified to take your driver's license test.  To obtain your temporary permit, you will have to pass a written exam.  To obtain your drivers license you will have to pass a driving and maneuverability test. If you are 16 or 17 years old you will be on a probationary period when you get your license for the first 6 months.


If you are 18, 19, or 20, you must complete ALL requirements for those under 18 EXCEPT you are not required to hold your temporary permit for 6 months prior to testing.