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 Palm Harbor.
• 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:

• Secure online pre-registration
• In-person registration

Fees:

• DUI registration fees and re-schedule fees are set by the DHSMV for all Florida DUI programs.
• DUI Level I Fee is $245 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, Discover Card and Debit Cards.