DUI Program
Level 1 DUI Program
Level I DUI The DUI Level I Drug and Alcohol Education Course is twelve (12) hours of instruction designed to expose the DUI client, who has had one alcohol or drug related traffic arrest/conviction, to issues regarding the use of alcohol and drugs.
Substance Abuse Evaluation:
- Completed prior to course participation (when feasible).
- One hour face to face substance abuse evaluation, completed by a certified DUI Evaluator.
- Completion of written diagnostic tests along with the psychosocial evaluation are used to complete a comprehensive evaluation
- Suncoast Safety Council’s Evaluators are bound by Professional Ethics in accordance with the American Psychological Association, federal and state laws.
Goals for First Offender (Level I) Education course:
- To define the DUI problem-for society and the individual.
- To provide information on the effects and consequences of alcohol and other drugs on driving.
- To assist participants in self-assessing the nature of their problem with alcohol and other drugs and driving.
- To develop alternatives to impaired driving.
- Linking people to community resources.
DUI Level I Course Content:
- Consists of twelve (12) hours.
- Includes behavioral objectives for the student.
- Consists of didactic and interactive educational methodologies.
- Emphasis personal choice.
- Review of Florida traffic laws relating to DUI.
- Review of DUI process through the court system and DHSMV.
- Substance abuse, chemical dependency, and additional issues will be addressed.
Course Availability:
- Courses are available in English and Spanish.
- Locations include Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Tarpon Springs.
- To meet the needs of varying schedules of enrollees, classes are available weekly, days, evenings and weekends.
- Enrollees must register for the DUI program in the county where they live, work or attend school, unless an exception has been granted.
Registration:
Fees:
- DUI registration fees and re-schedule fees are set by the DHSMV for all Florida DUI programs.
- DUI Level I Fee is $226.00 and includes the mandated State Assessment Fee, a Florida life time driving record and the Driver Risk Inventory questionnaire. For your convenience, Suncoast Safety Council accepts Cash, Checks, Money order, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Debit Cards.
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