Education and Treatment Services for Individuals Charged With DUI, BUI and Related Offenses
The South Carolina Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program (ADSAP) is a statewide education and treatment program for:
Because thousands of South Carolinians are killed or injured each year in alcohol- or other drug-related crashes, ADSAP works with offenders to reduce the number of crashes that result in death, injury or property damage. ADSAP services are certified by the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services and are available in each of the state's 46 counties.
The following questions and answers provide some basic information about ADSAP.
Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
| Q. | Do I have to enroll in ADSAP if I am convicted of DUI? |
| A. | Yes. If you want to get your driver's license back from the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), you must enroll in and successfully complete this program. |
| Q. | Where do I enroll in ADSAP? |
| A. | You may enroll with any certified ADSAP provider in the state. A listing of certified ADSAP offices can be found by clicking here. These county alcohol and drug abuse authorities also are listed in the telephone directory. |
| Q. | When should I contact ADSAP? |
| A. | It is important for you to contact an ADSAP representative immediately after you are notified that you must successfully complete this program. |
| Q. | What happens if I don't enroll in ADSAP? |
| A. | The DMV will not reinstate your driver's license until it is notified of your successful completion of ADSAP. |
| Q. | What is involved in ADSAP? |
| A. | When you enroll, you will be assessed to determine the problem areas that contributed to your DUI. Goals will be developed to address these problem areas. Education and/or treatment services will be provided to help you reduce your risk of committing another violation. Successful completion of the program is based on whether you have reduced your risk. |
| Q. | How long will it take me to complete ADSAP? |
| A. | Because you will receive services based on individual needs, the time period for ADSAP varies for each person. While most people complete the program by the end of their suspension period, it could take you up to 12 months. |
| Q. | Is there a cost for ADSAP? |
| A. | Yes. The fee for educational services provided through ADSAP is $500. Treatment services required by the program can cost up to $2,000. The total cost for all services -- educational and treatment -- will not exceed $2,500. |
| Q. | May I drive while I am participating in ADSAP? |
| A. | If this is your first DUI and you meet certain requirements, you may obtain a provisional driver's license from the DMV. This provisional license will allow you to drive for six months from the date of issue, as long as you continue to successfully participate in ADSAP. First-time and repeat offenders who do not qualify for a provisional driver's license may qualify for other restricted licenses as determined by the DMV. |
| Q. | What are the requirements for a provisional driver's license? |
| A. | There are several requirements:
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| Q. | What should I do if I move out of state after being convicted of DUI in South Carolina? |
| A. | You must complete South Carolina's requirements for ADSAP if you want your driver's license reinstated in South Carolina or if you want to receive a driver's license from another state. You may complete the services in another state, but you must first contact the Interstate ADSAP Office at the Dorchester Alcohol and Drug Commission. |
| Q. | Am I required to complete ADSAP if I am convicted of DUI in South Carolina but have an out-of-state driver's license? |
| A. | Many states will require you to meet South Carolina's DUI program requirements prior to being relicensed. To find out your state's requirements, you must contact the DMV in your home state. (The South Carolina Interstate ADSAP Office can assist you in identifying a program in your home state that will satisfy South Carolina's requirements.) If you would like to obtain a South Carolina driver's license, you must complete South Carolina's requirements. |
| Q. | May I obtain a provisional driver's license if I have an out-of-state driver's license but live in South Carolina? |
| A. | As an out-of-state licensed driver, you may be eligible for a South Carolina provisional permit if you enroll in ADSAP, meet the provisional driver's license requirements and maintain a valid out-of-state license. |
| Boating Under the Influence (BUI) | |
| Q. | Do I have to enroll in ADSAP if I am referred for BUI? |
| A. | Yes. If you want to have your boating privileges reinstated by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (DNR), you must successfully complete this program. |
| Q. | What happens if I don't enroll in ADSAP? |
| A. | DNR will not reinstate your boating privileges until it is notified of your successful completion of ADSAP. |
| (For general information related to ADSAP fees and services, refer to the section on DUI.) | |
| Administrative License Revocation (ALR) | |
| Q. | What are the requirements for enrolling in ADSAP if my license has been suspended through the state's ALR procedure? |
| A. | If you plan to contest the ALR:
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If the ALR was accompanied by a charge of DUI and you plan to contest the ALR:
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If you choose not to contest the ALR:
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| (For general information related to ADSAP fees and services, refer to the section on DUI.) | |
| Questions and Complaints | |
| Q. | What should I do if I have a question or complaint about ADSAP? |
| A. | Call your county ADSAP office. If you still have questions, call the state office at (803) 896-1240 or (803) 896-5555. |
| Q. | What should I do if I have a question about my driver record? |
| A. | Driver information can be obtained by visiting the DMV Web site at www.scdmvonline.com. |
| Q. | What should I do if I have questions about alcohol and other drug abuse and addictions treatment? |
| A. | Visit the Web site of the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services at www.daodas.state.sc.us. |