A driver’s driving record is information maintained in a database controlled by a state’s department of public safety, department of motor vehicles, or similar department or agency. The driver’s driving record generally includes the driver’s name, date of birth, address, license status, list of all accidents, and list of all moving violations on record.

A driver may want to request their driving record to prove to a court the driver is eligible for a driving safety or defensive driving course; to confirm that penalty points on a driver’s license have been removed after completing a driving safety or defensive driving course; or to persuade an insurance company to give the driver a better rate on insurance premiums.

In Ohio, a driver's driving record, also known as a driving abstract, is maintained by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). This record includes the driver's personal information such as name, date of birth, address, and license status, as well as a history of traffic accidents, moving violations, and points accumulated due to traffic offenses. Drivers in Ohio may request their driving records for various reasons, including providing proof of eligibility for a driving safety or defensive driving course to a court, verifying that points have been removed from their license after completing such a course, or to negotiate better insurance premium rates. The BMV offers different types of driving records, and they can be requested online, by mail, or in person at a BMV office. It's important to note that there may be fees associated with obtaining these records, and certain privacy laws dictate who can access a driver's personal information.