Academy of Defensive Driving

The Academy of Defensive Driving has been providing state of the art education and counseling services to drinking drivers in Orange County, California since 1974.

SERVICES OFFERED - DRUG AND COUNSELING:

Drug Testing and Monitoring

On Site Urinalysis Immediate results for those requiring answers without waiting for lab analysis.

SERVICES OFFERED - DRINKING DRIVING PROGRAMS:

AODD offers First and Multiple Offender Programs.
Services are available for out of state offenders also.

Clients wishing to enroll in a program prior to court sentencing may enroll directly.
Services are also provided to those needing to satisfy DMV requirements.

Multiple Offender Program

This is an 18-month program for multiple offenders.
The program uses group and individual counseling, Education Sessions, and attendance at
community based self-help meetings.

First Offender Program

This is a three-month program designed for first time DUI offenders.
A combination of Education and group counseling are utilized.

AB541 Level II Programs

These programs are six or nine months in duration and are designed for first offenders needing a
more intensive experience. Alcohol Education, Group Counseling, Individual Counseling, and
attendance at self-help meetings are the major components of the programs.

Volunteer, DMV and Out of State Programs

Many individuals need to complete a licensed program in order to obtain a valid driver’s license.

SERVICES OFFERED - SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS:

PC10 and PC1000 Programs

AODD is a certified provider of services for clients requiring a PC10 or PC1000 Program.
Components include Education, Group Counseling, & self help attendance.
Additional program requirements are determined as part of the treatment planning session.
The primary focus is the development of a drug free lifestyle.

Substance Abuse and Education Programs

Court and County Certified 10 hr. programs for early intervention and education.

PC1210 / PROP 36

AODD is a contract provider outpatient clinic for Orange County HealthCare
Agency (HCA).
HCA assesses and refers male and female adult drug offenders,
who have been court ordered to attend PC1210/Prop 36 outpatient drug
treatment.
AODD Prop36 treatment protocol includes individual & group
counseling sessions; random drug testing; drug education; treatment plan
development; aftercare follow-up and relapse prevention planning.

SERVICES OFFERED - TRAFFIC VIOLATOR SCHOOL:

Academy of Defensive Driving’s California 8 Hour Traffic School

AODD’s Level 1 Traffic School contains the most current information on defensive driving and implications of alcohol, drugs or the combination of both. Our program satisfies the 8-hour traffic school requirement for the driver cited for minor traffic violations.

AODD is a DMV-licensed traffic violator school (TVS License #1648)

CONTACT INFO:

Academy of Defensive Driving

San Juan Capistrano Office
31726 Rancho Viejo Rd. Suite 120
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 240-0115 Phone
(949) 443-5018 Fax

Newport Beach Office
2000 Quail, Suite 120
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 752-0710 Phone
(949) 752-0705 Fax

Car Insurance for DUI drivers and high risk drivers.

California Diversion Programs, Inc.

California Diversion Programs, Inc. Provides court mandated programs for people convicted of driving a vehicle while intoxicated (DUI); for people convicted of illegal drug use or possession (DEJ, PC-1000) and for people convicted of a moving traffic violation (TVS) well as counseling services such as Parenting, Anger Management and Individual Counseling.

PROGRAMS OFFERED:

First Offender 12-Hour DUI Program
SB-1176 Program is a 12-hour wet-reckless driving-under-the-influence program

First-offender 3-month DUI program
AB-541 Program is a 3-month first-offender driving-under-the-influence program

First-offender 6-month DUI program
AB-762 Program is a 6-month first-offender driving-under-the-influence program

First-offender 9-month DUI program
AB-1353 Program is a 9-month first-offender driving-under-the-influence program

DEJ (Deferred Entry of Judgment Program)
5-month drug diversion program
The Deferred Entry of Judgment (DEJ) Program is aimed towards those individuals accused of use/possession of illegal substances who have waived his/her rights to a speedy trial and entered a plea of guilty. The judgment is put aside (put on hold) upon successful completion of the DEJ requirements. The Program is designed to assist individuals recognize their chemical and/or other drug dependency and assist them in their recovery.

Alcohol & Drugs Program
10 Week Drugs/Alcohol abuse Program
The Alcohol & Drugs Program is aimed towards those individuals accused of use/possession of illegal substances or those who have abused alcohol or who have been involved in trouble situations because of use/possession of alcohol and/or drugs.

TVS (Traffic Violator School)
8 or 12 hour traffic violator program
The Traffic Violator’s School is a program aimed towards the driving education of those persons subjected to court discipline for violations of the California Vehicle Code and to reduce recidivism.

Contact Information:

California Diversion Programs, Inc.
21054 Sherman Way, Suite 205
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 716-0188 Phone
(818) 716-1560 Fax

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Ignition Interlock Device Smart Technology identifies the user.

Smart Start, Inc. as one of the leading manufacturers in the Ignition Interlock industry, exclusively dedicated to the installation, servicing and manufacturing of ignition interlock, on January 19, 2006 announced that they have the exclusive rights to a patent which ties photographs to an ignition interlock device. Smart Start, Inc. began development of the actual product in June of 2005 and will be releasing the photo ID module alongside its NEW, SSI 20/20 Interlock device, in the spring of 2006. (US Patent # 6,956,484 B2)

The photo ID unit is a small, approximately 1 cubic inch box which mounts to the inside of the driver’s side windshield, about half way up from the dash. The device is electronically connected to our SSI 20/20 interlock device and captures the picture of the breath test subject at the time that the subject is taking the test. The unit will store the picture electronically and it will be date and time stamped in combination with the interlock units’ logger. The particular camera chosen works well in very dark situations as well as bright sunlight in convertibles.

By using the photo id module, Smart Start will be able to positively identify the user of the device and minimize tampering now that a picture is being recorded.

The device will have several tamper detection features to prevent the user from covering the camera with tape or disconnecting it. When tampering is detected, the unit will send a message to the interlock aborting the test thus preventing the user from starting the vehicle.

According to the MADD/Nationwide Insurance Survey conducted by Gallup, Nine out of 10 Americans (94 percent) believe that drinking under the influence of alcohol is a major highway safety problem. Additionally, 60 percent of those surveyed who said they drink alcoholic beverages on occasion said they have operated a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, or close to being under the influence of alcohol, at some point in their lives. Of the top 10 factors to discourage drunk driving, 81 % thought ignition interlock would help in discouraging drunk driving. Of the top 10 methods to reduce drunk driving 91% thought requiring repeat offenders and high BAC offenders to install an ignition interlock in their car was a valid deterrent.

“Drunk Driving is preventable; we have a commitment to assist in the prevention of the needless incidences of drunk driving. Ignition interlocks have been shown to be effective with results ranging from 50 to 90 percent reductions in subsequent drunk driving offenses while the interlock is on the car”, said Lamar Ball, CEO of Smart Start. “Photo ID is a major step forward for ignition interlock technology. It will answer the question of “how do I know that the test results belong to a particular user?” Smart Start is committed to making our roadways safe and developing life saving technology to prevent drunk driving,” added Ball.

Smart Start®, founded in 1992, is a leading manufacturer of Ignition Interlock devices, exclusively dedicated to the installation, servicing and manufacturing. Smart Start has locations throughout the U.S.; they are headquartered in Irving, Texas.

Study Says DUI Checkpoints Ineffective

by Hanna Scott/KTAR

Drunken driving checkpoints are costly and do little to prevent DUI-related traffic deaths, according to new data from the American Beverage Institute.“The states that use roving patrols have an average of 7 percent fewer alcohol-related fatalities than those states that use checkpoints,” said Sarah Longwell of the institute, which compiled the numbers with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.She said some states “really see the value in increasing roving patrols over sobriety checkpoints, while others defend the practice, saying it’s a “deterrent mechanism.”

Mesa Police have used mostly roving patrols in recent years, but checkpoints aren’t out of the picture, said Detective Steve Berry.

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CADDTP - California Association of Drinking Driver Treatment Programs

The California Association of Drinking Driver Treatment Programs, also commonly referred to as “CADDTP”, is a non-profit, mutual benefit organization, which was originally formed as an association in 1986 and then incorporated in 1988.  CADDTP is self-supported through membership dues, association activities, and contributions. CADDTP’s policies are established by a volunteer board of directors, which is elected from among those individuals who are the designated representatives of organizational members.

There are several categories of active membership in CADDTP:

(1) organizational membership is limited to state-licensed driving-under-the-influence, or “DUI”, programs;
(2) individual membership is open to most individuals; and
(3) associate membership is designated for those other organizations who wish to participate in and support the Association.
CADDTP is a pro-active organization which seeks to promote understanding of, improve, and sometimes preserve, the role of the state-licensed driving-under-the-influence (education and counseling) programs in California’s approach to alcohol and other drug impaired driving. CADDTP also seeks to evaluate and enhance the services offered by its members and others in providing DUI programs throughout the state.
CADDTP’s organizational membership currently includes a majority of the several hundred DUI programs licensed by the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs. Almost 200 persons, most of who are employed in DUI programs as counselors, instructors, and/or administrators, comprise CADDTP’s individual membership.
CADDTP holds semi-annual educational forums, open to both members and non-members. These forums include issues that address both the internal and external concerns of DUI program operators and staff members.

CADDTP places heavy emphasis on regular communications with its membership about the Association’s activities and developments in the DUI field. Such communication is primarily accomplished through periodic newsletters, regular reports on legislation, other “special” reports, and bulletins. Meetings of the CADDTP’s board of directors and members are held at least twice a year preceding the educational forums.
There is a growing body of evidence that California’s system of license sanctions AND DUI education/counseling programs are the most effective ways to reduce subsequent DUI incidents among those who have been convicted of DUI. (Source: California Department of Motor Vehicles’ 1995 through 2005 Annual Reports of the California DUI Management Information System) California’s DUI program network is arguably the most inclusive, structured, and complex one in the United States: (1) all the programs in that network must be licensed by the state and monitored by their respective counties, (2) they must conform to statewide education, counseling, and other requirements, and (3) with minor and controlled exceptions for rural areas, all of the programs in the network must be self-supporting through fees paid by participants. Yet, by law no one who is unable to pay can be denied services.

For two decades, the California DUI program network has been providing services to well over 120 thousand impaired drivers per year at no cost to taxpayers. Even though the total number of DUI-related fatalities has risen slightly in the past several years, they are still markedly lower that they were before California’s DUI program system was established.  DUI-related arrests have also dramatically lowered during this time, and recidivism continues to decline.   CADDTP believes that future studies and evaluations will show that the DUI programs are not only an important component in preventing recidivism, but that they are also a wide-reaching and effective means of moving alcohol and other drug dependent individuals toward long-term recovery. CADDTP will continue to work to improve and promote understanding of those programs.
contact Information:

Executive Director Mike Wood JD

CADDTP
1731 Howe Ave., PMB #352
Sacramento, CA
95825

Phone: (800) 464-3597
Fax: (800) 585-5411

Website: California Association of Drinking Driver Treatment Programs

Treatment Center Profiles - Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Treatment Centers

The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence - Orange County (NCADD-OC) is a non-profit, community-based organization that provides professional resources on alcohol, tobacco, and drug-related issues. For 50 years, they have provided high-quality programs and services aimed at improving the quality of life for the residents of Orange County.

Since their establishment in July 1957, they have provide high-quality programs and services aimed at improving the quality of life for the residents of Orange County. Their California State licensed Drinking Driver Programs offer educational classes available in multiple languages including English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Korean in order to cater to the needs of our diverse community.

Two locations are at:

Irvine Spectrum Office (405 and 5 freeway split)

5 Mason #150
Irvine, CA 92618

Phone: 949.770.1191
Fax: 949.770.4660

Santa Ana Office:

1631 N. Bristol Street #300
Santa Ana, CA 92706

Phone: 714.835.4252
Fax: 714.560.1680

For more information please visit them on the Internet at National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence

Motorists Forced To Let Officers

Draw Blood Samples At DUI Stops

There have been an increasing number of police departments allowing their officers to draw blood samples from motorists under suspicion of a DUI/DWI. This takes place on the roadside as opposed to a hospital where there are trained medical professionals. It seems like a recipe for disaster to allow officers to do blood draws when they do not have adequate medical training.

According to Scripps News, a man developed a persistent infection at the site of a blood draw administered by a Pima County sheriff’s deputy. He has filed what is believed to be the first claim in Arizona against the practice, which could put local taxpayers on the hook for any damages.

Arizona law requires that drunken driving suspects submit to a test or lose their license for a year and it’s the officer’s choice, not the driver’s, whether to use a breath or a blood test.

More at the link above.

DUI Auto Insurance Information

Officials tout ignition interlock system for repeat DUI offenders

By Mark Leberfinger, mleberfinger at altoonamirror.com

POSTED: October 26, 2007

HOLLIDAYSBURG — About 200 drivers across the region go through a similar ritual every day.

They open their vehicle’s door, sit down, put the key in the ignition and blow into a tube. The vehicle won’t start if alcohol is detected on the driver’s breath.

That precaution, known as ignition interlock, is in place because each of the drivers is a repeat drunken driving offender.

Officials from PennDOT, state police, the Pennsylvania DUI Association and the Blair County DUI Task Force demonstrated the ignition interlock system Thursday at the PennDOT garage on North Juniata Street.

A judge doesn’t mandate the interlock system for a DUI conviction; PennDOT does under state law.

Not only do drivers have to use the interlock system for a year, they also pay for the cost of installing, monitoring and maintaining the system in their vehicles. The costs are about $1,000 each, Cathy Tress of the DUI Association said.

 More here: http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/501245.html?nav=742

Maricopa Police Target Arizona DUI

The Police Department in the town of Maricopa, Arizona is making drunk drivers a target of a new enforcement program.

Police in Maricopa are funnded by a grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety and plan to crack down hard on drunk driving.

The new Maricopa Arizona (Not to be confused with Maricopa County, Arizona) police department  has made drunk driving a target.  The fast growing suburb of Phoenix has created a DUI task force to arrest motorists driving under the influence of alcohol.

Police enforcement efforts include sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols and undercover officers.