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Spartanburg Alcohol And Drug Abuse Commission
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South Carolina's Alcohol and Drug Safety Program ADSAP
Education and Treatment Services for Individuals Charged with DUI, BUI and Related Offenses
Spartanburg Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission
187 West Broad St.
P. O. Box 1252
Spartanburg, S.C. 29304
864-582-7588
The South Carolina Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program (ADSAP) is a statewide education and treatment program for:
individuals who are convicted of driving under the influence (DUI);
individuals who are referred by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources for boating under the influence (BUI); and
individuals whose licenses are suspended through the state’s Administrative License Revocation (ALR) procedure. Drivers fall in this category if they are charged under the provisions known as “zero tolerance” (which targets drivers under age 21) or “.15” (which is in addition to a charge of DUI for drivers of any age who operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration [BAC] of .15 percent or greater). An individual also is subject to ALR if he refuses to take a blood, breath or urine test for the presence of alcohol or other drugs.
Because thousands of South Carolina 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 Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) of the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, 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 is included in this brochure. 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 the issue, as long as you continue to successfully participate in ADSAP. However, offenders who do not qualify for a provisional driver's license may not drive during their suspension period.
Q. What are the requirements for a provisional driver's license?
A. There are several requirements:
You must enroll in ADSAP.
You must have had a valid South Carolina driver's license at the time of your violation.
This must be your first DUI conviction in 10 years.
Your driver's license must not be suspended for any other reason.
You must provide proof of financial responsibility to the DMV (usually SR22 insurance).
You must pay the license fee to the DMV.
Q. What should I do if I move out of state after being convicted of a DUI in South Carolina?
A. You must contact 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 (see “Interstate ADSAP Office” in the directory included in this brochure).
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 reuirements 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 completions 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 throught the state’s ALR procedure?
A. There are several requirements:
To get your license back when the suspension period ends, you must enroll in ADSAP. If you fail to successfully complete ADSAP by the end of your suspension period, your license may be revoked until you have completed the program.
If you plan to contest the ALR, you will have 10 days from the notice of suspension to enroll in ADSAP and requeste an administrative hearing from the DMV. If you do not enroll in ADSAP within 10 days, the suspension remains in effect and an administrative hearing cannot be requested.
The DMV will hold an administrative hearing after receiving the hearing request.
If the suspension is upheld, you must remain in ADSAP to regain your license.
If the suspension is overturned, your license will be reinstated and any fees paid to ADSAP will be refunded to you.
(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) 896-1193.
Interstate ADSAP Office
Dorchester Alcohol and Drug Commission
500 North Main Street, Suite 4
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 821-5412
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