Florida DUI Programs: What You Should Know & Schools Near You

Drivers who have received a driving under the influence (DUI) conviction in the Sunshine State or in another state while in possession of a Florida driver's license must attend a DUI program authorized by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). The FLHSMV provides oversight for programs located across the state.

Those attending DUI programs cannot do so online. They must go to a physical location to participate in classes in the area where they live, work or go to school. However, the court sometimes grants exemptions to allow attendees to go to other locations. Most programs usually provide day, night and weekend classes, so participants can find a class schedule that works for them.

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According to the Florida law firm Goldman Wetzel, any Florida driver who receives a DUI conviction must complete a program licensed and regulated by the FLHSMV. The department certifies instructors, investigates grievances, periodically measures the programs' effectiveness, and makes changes where needed. The FLHSMV's Bureau of Motorist Compliance also provides education and training to personnel and develops the curriculum for the programs administered.

The goal of the programs is to educate attendees about the effects of driving while impaired, assess their substance abuse issues and help them find alternatives to driving under the influence. The programs also satisfy the court and licensing requirements.

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According to Florida Statutes Motor Vehicles Section 322.292, when sentenced with a DUI, the court will order a defendant to attend either a Level I DUI course for first-time offenders or a Level II course for repeat offenders.

The Level I course is a minimum of 12 hours of classroom time. It offers interactive and informative educational techniques about the use of alcohol and drugs and evaluations for substance abuse and psychosocial care. Each school has different prices for their Level I courses, but attendees usually pay at least $260.

The Level II course is a minimum of 21 hours and incorporates mostly interactive techniques in a group setting to deliver educational lessons to participants. This course is smaller than the Level I course; it does not exceed more than 15 students. It focuses primarily on treatment and refers most students to a treatment provider. The Level II class fee depends on school location, but is usually at least $425.

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Those attending DUI programs cannot do so online. They must go to a physical location to participate in classes in the area where they live, work or go to school. However, the court sometimes grants exemptions to allow attendees to go to other locations. Most DUI classes usually provide day, night and weekend classes, so participants can find a class schedule that works for them.

When registering, participants must show:

• Legal identification.
• Traffic citation for the DUI.
• Copy of the DUI arrest affidavit.
• Results of the chemical test (breath, blood, or urine) or proof of the driver's refusal to take it.
• Court order and judgment.
• Record of the participant's complete driving history.

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North Central Florida Safety Council Level I courses are $313 and Level II courses are $458, as of 2020.

Northeast Florida Safety Council Level I courses are $322.59 and Level II courses are $472, as of 2020.

Panama City DUI Level I courses are $289 and Level II courses are $435, as of 2020.

Florida Safety Council Level I courses are $285 and Level II courses are $430, as of 2020.

Metro Traffic School Level I courses are $298 and Level II courses are $443. Broward Dade Safety Council Level I courses are $301 and Level II courses are $446, as of 2020.

West Central Florida Driver Improvement Level I courses are $309 and Level II courses are $458.50, as of 2020.

Southwest Florida Safety Council Level I courses are $306 and Level II courses are $456, as of 2020.

Southwest Florida Safety Council Level I courses are $306 and Level II courses are $456, as of 2020.

State College of Florida Level I courses are $300 and Level II courses are $445, as of 2020.

Lakeview Center Level I courses are $294 and Level II courses are $439, as of 2020.

Sunshine Safety Council Level I courses are $318.50 and Level II courses are $446, as of 2020.

North Florida Safety Council Level I courses are $317 and Level II courses are $465, as of 2020.

Tri-County Human Services Level I courses are $308.50 and Level II courses are $458, as of 2020.

DUI Counterattack Hillsborough Level I courses are $290 and Level II courses are $435, as of 2020.

C.O.R.E Program Level I courses are $300 and Level II courses are $445, as of 2020.

Metro Traffic School Level I courses are $298 and Level II courses are $443. Advocate Program Level I courses are $305 and Level II courses are $450, as of 2020.

Call the Advocate DUI Program for pricing information.

Bridgeway Center Level I courses are $309 for office registration and $326.50 to register online. Level II courses are $456 for office registration and $478 to register online, as of 2020.

Florida Safety Council Level I courses are $285 and Level II courses are $430, as of 2020.

Pride Integrated Services Level I courses are $312.00 and Level II courses are $457, as of 2020.

Metro Traffic School Level I courses are $298 and Level II courses are $443, as of 2020.

Pride Integrated Services Level I courses are $314 and Level II courses are $459, as of 2020.

Call Suncoast Safety Council for pricing information.

Sunshine Safety Council Level I courses are $318.50 and Level II courses are $446, as of 2020.