In many cases, part of the penalty of a DUI conviction is a requirement to attend an Alcohol Education class, aka 'DUI School'. Sometimes you may also be required to attend DUI classes for defensive driving lessons. The material covered in an alcohol awareness course will differ somewhat depending on the state which you are convicted in and whether or not this is your first DUI conviction. Even if you aren't required by law to attend an education program, you may feel you still should enroll in one if you have a long term drinking problem. This article will explain what you can expect from alcohol education programs after a conviction.
If it is your first conviction, the class you are required to attend may only last a few hours over a day or two during the weekend. If it is your second or third conviction, however, you may be expected to enroll in a full alcohol rehabilitation program for an ongoing period of time as a part of your sentence. In this case, failure to show up for the rehabilitation program could have jail consequences or large fines. On the positive side, successfully completing DUI classes can help you get other penalties reduced. However, you will have to actively participate in the class and show that you've learned something - just being there isn't enough.
Be aware that alcohol education programs are often very expensive and can serve as a kind of additional fine on top of any penalties imposed by the court. This is something to take into account if you are considering voluntarily signing up for a program, but if you know you have a drinking problem, the cost of a DUI school will be a lot less than getting a repeat conviction for DUI - the more convictions you get, the more severe the consequences become and the greater the chances that you may end up in an accident that causes injury to yourself or other people.
Driving courses are usually fairly simple and cover basic fundamentals of safe driving on the roads, emphasizing risk avoidance and how to spot hazards.
Taking alcohol and DUI classes can also have financial benefits in the long term. Some insurance companies take into account whether or not you have completed one of these programs and they may be willing to reduce your premiums if they see evidence that you are a safe driver. So while the upfront costs may seem high, they can start to pay for themselves in the long run in reduced premiums.
Frequently Asked Questions
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QUESTION:
How do I open an DUI school in california?
I am interested in opening a DUI school in California, does anyone have an recommendations ?-
ANSWER:
I believe you may have to bid on a contract.For example, here's the licensed providers in San Diego
A San Diego DUI Program is comprised of classes by one of four licensed providers in San Diego County, which are authorized by both the San Diego DUI Court and California DMV:
Central District
9245 Sky Park Court, Suite 101
San Diego CA 92123
Phone: 858-467-6810
San Diego State University DUI Program
www.sdsuduip.comEast County Accord
7474 El Cajon Blvd.,
La Mesa, CA 91941
619/741-8147(760) 752-5328
www.ecscalifornia.orgMetropolitan Area Advisory Committee MAAC
1355 Third Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Phone: 619-409-1780
MAAC Project
www.maacproject.orgOccupational Health Services
1050 Los Vallecitos Blvd., Suite 109
San Marcos, CA 92069
Telephone: (760) 752-5300
dui-school.com
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QUESTION:
Is there such a thing as an online DUI school? Or do you actually have to attend at a classroom?
Anybody that has attended to DUI school in California? How is it like?-
ANSWER:
I'm pretty sure the point of DUI school is to impress the person with the DUI how important it is for them never to drive under the influence again. Attending in person will probably be part of the impression. There will be others there who have made the same mistake. They can perhaps learn from each other. Convenience is not the point.
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QUESTION:
Obtain license in NM after moving from CA with revoked license and incomplete DUI school?
My license was revoked in 1993 by the CA DMV. I have since moved to NM and would like to apply for a drivers license. I did not attend DUI school prior to leaving CA . Is there a way to transfer CA school requirements to NM?-
ANSWER:
Your answer will undoubtly end with...a phone call to the NM DMV...
might just wanna start there.
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QUESTION:
For DUI case... Can i register for the DUI school and finish it in a later time and not get in trouble for it?
I just have to see my kids in the Philippines for a few months and not get arrested when i get back.... My understanding with DUI school is that I have to finish the class to obtain my license back after my suspension and is not part of the court order. But i will definitely finish the program cause i will need to drive when i get back. can anyone please give me an opinion about this?-
ANSWER:
If you're not going to finish the class you've registered for, don't register for the class.
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QUESTION:
If I got a DUI in California but I take DUI school in Missouri can I still get my licenses back in California?
I got a DUI in California and I want to move to Missouri. Can I take DUI school in Missouri and still be able to come back to California and get my drivers license if I ever move back to California? Or will I have to take DUI school only in California to be able to get a valid California drivers license?-
ANSWER:
CATo be reinstated in Ca, you must attend a Ca state approved course and successfully complete requirements for Ca.
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