The 72 hour Driver Intervention Program is certified by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. All Driver Intervention Programs operate under Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 5122-29-12. Clients arrested for substance use associated offenses such as Operating a Vehicle Impaired (OVI), Reckless Operation (RO), or Physical Control (PC) can complete the course in lieu of completing time in jail for their offense. The 72 hour course includes a substance abuse screening, depending on the screening results, an extended evaluation or full Substance Abuse Assessment may be completed.Once the client finishes the course, the completion report, which includes the client’s participation and screening/ assessment results will be sent to the court, usually within 24 hours. The ARC-ip 72 hour course operates from Thursday at 3pm (check in is 3-6pm) and is done on Sundays from 3-4pm. Class size run from 10-35. The certified remedial driving course for the point reduction is also a part of this course.
48 hour Driver Intervention ProgramThe 48 hour Driver Intervention Program is certified by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. This course is exactly like the 72 hour course; however, it is just one day shorter. Specific courts or reduced charges tend to accompany the recommendation for the 48 hour program. 48 hour clients are individuals who were arrested for a substance use associated offense. Similar to the 72 hour course these offenses include Operating a Vehicle Impaired (OVI), Reckless Operation (RO), or Physical Control (PC). The 48 hour course includes a substance abuse screening, depending on the screening results, an extended evaluation or full Substance Abuse Assessment may be completed. Once the client finishes the course, the completion report, which includes the client’s participation and screening/ assessment results will be sent to the court, usually within 24 hours. The ARC-ip 48 hour course is offered at Chillicothe, Dublin, Springfield, Fairborn, Middletown, Sharonville, and Dayton and is operated from Thursday at 6pm until Saturday 6pm. The certified remedial driving course for the point reduction is also a part of this course.
The 30 hour Driver Intervention Program operates like the 72 hour course; however, clients are allowed to go home at 6pm daily. The program hours are Thursday 5-8pm; Friday 8am-6pm; Saturday 8am-6pm; and Sunday 9am-4pm. Similar to the 72 hour course these offenses include Reckless Operation (RO), or Physical Control (PC), and other substance use associated offenses. The 30 hour course includes a substance abuse screening, depending on the screening results, an extended evaluation or full Substance Abuse Assessment may be completed (this may be an additional $50). Once the client finishes the course, the completion report, which includes the client’s participation and screening/ assessment results will be sent to the court, usually within 24 hours. The ARC-ip 30 hour course is offered at Chillicothe, Dublin, Springfield, Fairborn, Middletown, Sharonville, and Dayton. The certified remedial driving course for the point reduction is also a part of this course.
The 13 hour Driver Intervention Program operates from 5pm-8pm on Thursday plus 8am-6pm on Friday or Saturday (depending on your location. The 13 Hour Substance Abuse Intervention Program is certified by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Similar to the 72 hour course these offenses include Reckless Operation (RO), or Physical Control (PC), and other substance use associated offenses such as public intox or open container. The 13 hour course includes a substance abuse screening, depending on the screening results, an extended evaluation or full Substance Abuse Assessment may be completed (this may be an additional $50). Once the client finishes the course, the completion report, which includes the client’s participation and screening/ assessment results will be sent to the court, usually within 24 hours. The ARC-ip 13 hour course is offered at Chillicothe, Dublin, Springfield, Fairborn, Middletown, Sharonville, and Dayton. The certified remedial driving course for the point reduction is not a part of this course.
Remedial Driving Course For Two-Point Credit or 12-Point Re-instatement
The 8 hour Adult Remedial Course is for individuals 19 years or older. If you have at least two points but fewer than 12 points on your driving record, you may be eligible to complete a remedial driver course for a two-point credit. Completing the course does not remove points from your record, but can act as a cushion against future convictions that may take you to 12 points within a two-year period. This course must be taken at an approved location (ARC locations are certified and approved by the Ohio Department of Public Safety). Also, the course may be taken based on a court-order or because of an underage OVI. The certified remedial driving course operates from 8am-6pm on Fridays and Saturday and is $75.00. Class size 10-40 (when over 24 two instructors are utilized).
