The DUI BOOK Link will be emailed to you the day before the class starts if you choose zoom. Download, do not print! (CHECK SPAM FOLDER) The ZOOM DUI School classroom PRE-REGISTRATION Link will be emailed to you the day before the class starts! (MUST PRE-REGISTER) Live in Columbus, GA and choose zoom? Come by our office and pick up a physical copy of your workbook. Certificates will be emailed at the end of the class.

Be on time and sober. You must give your undivided attention on Zoom. You may not work or go anywhere while in class. Did you miss a DUI School class or were you late? You can attend any future scheduled DUI School class within 3 weeks and pick up where you left off. If you do not complete DUI School class within 3 weeks, you will have to start over. You do not have to pay again!

Assessment (Needs Survey) $100 DUI School Workbook $25 20 hr Intervention Class (DUI School class) $235 Total: $360.00

Legally mandated, DUI, Alcohol, or Drug Use Risk Reduction is an intervention program designed for individuals who have been convicted of Driving Under the Influence (DUI), possession of illegal drugs, underage possession of alcohol while operating a motor vehicle, or Boating Under the Influence (BUI). This program comprises two essential components: an assessment component and an intervention component. Successful completion of both components is necessary to obtain a certificate of completion.

Timely attendance and completion of each session in sequence are mandatory. Late arrival may result in denial of entry, while absences or early departures might necessitate restarting the course at no additional charge; other schools may charge an extra $235 for this. Please review the course schedule thoroughly and consider any potential scheduling conflicts before committing to attend by signing a contract.

The Georgia DDS Certified risk reduction course consists of two components: the (1) Assessment Component (NEEDS Assessment) and the (2) Intervention Component. Successful completion of both is necessary to obtain a Certificate of Completion. The Assessment Component is the initial step and involves a comprehensive 130-question screening to evaluate an individual’s alcohol and drug use and its impact on driving. Following the Assessment Component, the Intervention Component is administered. This comprises a 20-hour course conducted over multiple sessions, with group-based instruction provided over several days. The Intervention Component includes therapeutic education and peer group counseling, addressing topics such as alcohol and drug use and their effects on driving.

The NEEDS Assessment Component has been sanctioned by DDS for utilization in Georgia, exclusively owned by ADE, Inc. This 130-question comprehensive screening tool assesses an individual's alcohol and drug consumption and its influence on driving. The Assessment is available both online and at Barber's Driving School.

At present, Georgia DDS has endorsed the Prime for Life Intervention Component for implementation within the state. This program is copyrighted by the Prevention Research Institute, Inc.

Bi-City DUI & Driving School has been Georgia DDS Certified to teach the Georgia DDS Certified DUI/ Risk Reduction for about 20 years.

The entire 20-hour course takes 2 1/2 days! Please check our schedules as we do off a variety of different options.

A refund for the classroom segment of the program will be provided in the event of non-attendance.

DDS does not accept Certificates of Completion from online DUI, Alcohol, or Drug Use Risk Reduction courses for any matters pertaining to an individual’s driver’s license or driving privileges.

Yes, certainly.

Our fee for a replacement certificate is $20.

Yes, according to GA DDS rules and regulations, students are permitted to transfer assessment results between schools in specific situations: 1. If a class for which a student has a signed intervention contract has been canceled. 2. If the student has relocated at least thirty (30) miles away from the contracted school. The school may impose a transfer fee of up to $25 for relocating assessment results. 3. In case of an emergency with prior approval from the Department.

The price of a Georgia DDS Certified DUI, Alcohol, or Drug Use Risk Reduction course is determined by law. The entire course costs $360.00, covering the Assessment Component ($100.00), the Intervention Component ($235.00), and a workbook ($25.00).

If you have any doubts about whether a specific out-of-state program will be recognized by the GA DDS, it is advised to consult the DUI School Guidelines for Other States to verify acceptable classes. Additionally, you may contact the DDS Customer Contact Center at (678) 413-8400 before enrolling.

This assessment is distinct from the one conducted before class. The laws and regulations concerning clinical evaluations and substance abuse treatment providers fall under the jurisdiction of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). Comprehensive FAQs regarding clinical evaluations and substance abuse treatment providers are available on their website.

All individuals seeking to reinstate a suspension of their Georgia driver’s license or driving privileges due to two or more convictions of driving under the influence within the past ten (10) years must provide documented proof of having completed a state-approved clinical evaluation. Relevant laws and regulations concerning clinical evaluations and substance abuse treatment providers are available on the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities website.