Drink driver education programs are programs that are designed to inform the public about the risks of driving while intoxicated by alcohol or another drug. These programs can be completed at a person’s own initiative, after a person has been charged with an offence but before they have been sentenced or as part of a sentence imposed by a court.

Drink driver education programs are often completed after a person has been charged with traffic offences in order to show the court that they are taking positive steps to avoid similar offending in the future. Completion of a drink driver education program may – though will not always – result in a more lenient sentence when drink driving charges are finalised.

All of the following programs are accredited by the NSW Government to provide these programs, and all will provide you with a certificate of completion to provide to the Court.

All of the programs aim to increase road safety and low-risk driving. The course content includes topics like the police force, the accident scene, alcohol and other drugs, crash consequences and the legal system and a session is also devoted to victims of road trauma.

Traffic Offenders Intervention Program (PCYC)

TOIP runs for 12 hours and is completed online. It runs on either two consecutive Saturday, or on a Tuesday and Wednesday evening.

You can book the program here: Traffic Offenders Intervention Program – Book a Course

ASPIRE traffic offender course

The ASPIRE traffic offender course is a two-day course taught by former police officers and educators.

The course is delivered in two 3 hour sessions, online. There are a variety of course times available to book.

You can book the program here: ASPIRE Online Courses

Traffic Offenders Rehabilitation Program

Traffic Offenders Rehabilitation Program (TORP) offers four options for completing the program. These are:

1. Saturday sessions (online).
2. 7 flexible Days– Course content will be provided to you over a 7 day period for you to complete at your convenience. You have 21 days total to finish the course.
3. In-person – in person sessions are available at a number of locations
4. A fast track option which takes 6 hours to complete with a dedicated support person.

You can book the program here: Traffic Offenders Rehabilitation Program

Drink driver education programs – SAVE

The Speed Alcohol Vehicle Education (SAVE) traffic offender intervention program is a self-guided course with 24/7 support provided. You have one month to complete the report.

You can book the program here: SAVE – Drink Driver Education Programs

Road Sense NSW

Road Sense offers three delivery methods – Online, at your own pace, face to face sessions, or Saturday sessions in a virtual classroom.

You can book the program here: Road Sense NSW – TOIP Course

If you require legal advice or representation in relation to drink driving or in any other legal matter, please contact Armstrong Legal.