DUI School
If you’ve been convicted of a DUI, you may have
been sentenced to attend a state approved DUI school and complete their
program. You may have some
questions about what will be required of you in DUI school.
What is DUI school? A
DUI school is usually a program offered by a local agency to help
educate you about the effects of drinking and driving. Overall, a DUI school aims to help keep the general public safe
and help you learn to lower your risk for DUI in the future.
How long will DUI school last? The length of DUI school varies from state to state. It can be as few as 10 hours or as many as 45 hours. Usually DUI school is broken up into meetings that are once a
week, making it easier to attend.
What will I learn in DUI school? DUI
school is usually designed to give you information about substance abuse
and misuse. You’ll learn
how to lower your risk for another problem in DUI school. Many DUI school programs also work to help you lower or
completely stop the frequency of alcohol use. DUI school works to address problems you may have such as binge
drinking and alcoholism. You’ll
be able to identify whether or not you have a serious alcohol problem in
DUI school.
Will I get a grade in DUI school? When you hear the name “DUI school” you probably conjure
memories of high school. DUI
school is more like a defensive driving program. You’ll be evaluated based on your attendance and participation
in the DUI school program. As
long as you are there, participate, and are substance free when you get
there, you should be fine in DUI school.
What happens if I don’t complete DUI school? Once you’ve been sentenced to DUI school by the judge presiding
over your case, you’ll be given a specific amount of time to complete
the program. If you don’t
complete the DUI school part of your sentence, you can lose your
drivers’ license.
Will I have to pay for DUI school? In most cases you will be charged an enrollment fee for DUI
school. While you’ll be
required by the state to attend the classes, usually private or
non-profit companies actually provide the DUI school. They will charge a fee for the program. You’ll be responsible to cover the cost of the DUI school that
you attend.
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