

During the classes, to paraphrase the DMV, the goals are to “examine the reason for the arrest and help the driver make better decisions in the future.” Upon successful completion of the DDP, a “Notice of Completion” will be sent to the DMV. The cost as of June of 2011 is $225.00 with a $75.00 enrollment fee. The DDP is a seven week program which is comprised of a total of 16 hours of coursework.

The Department of Motor Vehicles has a list of acceptable proofs of identity on its website, or at the DMV Call center, also found on its website. Since you will not have your physical driver’s license at this time (it will have been taken by the sentencing Court), you must provide proof of identity other than a driver’s license. In order to enroll, you will have to present proof of identity with your signature. When your license has been suspended or revoked arising out of a DWI conviction, you must report to the Department of Motor Vehicles to enroll in the DDP. The DDP is required in order for the driver to be reinstated to full unrestricted driving privileges after their sentence has been completed. The New York Department Of Motor Vehicles operates the Drinking Driver Program, (DDP) which is a mandatory alcohol and drug rehabilitation program that all motorists who are convicted of a DWAI, DWI, or any other alcohol related charge are required to attend in order to obtain a conditional license, or to obtain a conditional privilege if the motorist has an out of state license.
