Drinking Driver Program: DDP

receiving two or more drug or alcohol related driving convictions in 10 years

the assessment results of a self inventory

an arrest for a drug or alcohol related driving violation while part of the DDP

written request from the DDP participant asking for help for a substance abuse problem

attending DDP courses while under the influence of drugs or alcohol

If a participant of DDP is referred for an assessment, they must choose a healthcare provider that is approved by the Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS). If a participant of DDP is not satisfied with their assessment results, they are able to ask for a second assessment from the provider of the DDP course. The second assessment results must be accepted. After undergoing assessment, a participant may be mandated to complete a comprehensive substance abuse treatment program. If a participant of DDP fails to complete the mandated substance abuse program or undergo assessment, the participant will be dismissed from the DDP and their conditional driving license will be revoked. If a participant is mandated to complete a substance abuse treatment program, they must complete the program satisfactorily before they are able to receive a certificate of completion from the DDP. After completing all of the necessary requirements of the DDP, the participant will be given a notice of completion. The notice of completion will also be given to the Department of Motor Vehicles. Dependent on the participant’s driving record and license status, their license might be restore or they may regain eligibility to apply for a new license. Eligibility for a new license will be affected by the following:

• Having two or more drug/alcohol related violations of driving on record
• Conditional license being under revocation
• Being under 21 when the drug or alcohol related driving offense occurred
• Refusal of drug or alcohol test on the day of the violation
• Committing the drug or alcohol related violation while operation of a commercial motor vehicle

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