Classes
DUI classes: take the one your state will count
You were ordered to take DUI classes, and you need to know which ones count. A class from a provider your state has not approved does not count, and your license can stay off the road longer.
Your call is answered 24/7, and a lawyer for your state reviews your class order free.
After a first DUI, Georgia will not give the license back until you show a certificate from a DDS-approved DUI Risk Reduction Program (Georgia DDS).
How long they last
| State | Program |
|---|---|
| California | A 9-month DUI program if the BAC was over 0.20% |
| New Jersey | 12 to 48 hours at an IDRC, with a $230 fee |
| Georgia | DUI Risk Reduction Program before reinstatement |
| North Carolina | Assessment, then education or treatment; treatment if over 0.14% |
California's rule comes from the DMV first offender sheet; New Jersey's from the MVC table.
Finding an approved class
Use only a provider your state approves; a class from the wrong list does not count. Georgia's DDS keeps a list of certified DUI schools, and North Carolina requires an authorized DWI provider. The lawyer on the call can tell you which list your court uses.
Starting a class early can help in court in some states, but ask first. Call first and ask a DUI defense lawyer for your state.
Questions people ask
How long are DUI classes?
It depends on the state and the BAC. California requires a 9-month DUI program when the BAC was over 0.20%. New Jersey requires 12 to 48 hours at an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center.
Can I take DUI classes online?
Some states allow parts of the program online or by video. North Carolina allows the required substance use assessment by telehealth with audio and video. Use only a state-approved provider.
Do I have to take a DUI class to get my license back?
In most states, yes. Georgia requires a certificate from a DDS-approved DUI Risk Reduction Program before reinstatement.
Is DUI school the same as DUI classes?
Yes. States use different names: DUI school, risk reduction program, alcohol highway safety school or IDRC.
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What to do now
You hold a DUI class order and a license notice, and the license case moves before your court date. A class from the wrong list does not count, and the license hearing deadline is counted in days. Call now, and a lawyer for your state goes over your case tonight and files the hearing request.
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Your call is answered 24/7, and a lawyer for your state reviews your class order free.
Send your case details
Send your state, your arrest date, your BAC if you know it, and the class order from your paperwork. With those details in hand, the lawyer can tell you sooner which class counts and what deadline you face.