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Substance Use Assessments and Classes
Services to Meet Secretary of State/Court Requirements
Persons charged with a substance use related traffic offense may be required to obtain an alcohol screening or substance abuse evaluation, or participate in awareness classes.
Offenses that may require assessments and/or classes include: Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Operating Under the Influence (OUI), Operating with an Unlawful Bodily Alcohol Content (UBAC), Impaired Driving, Open Intoxicants in a Motor Vehicle, Person Under 21 purchase/consume/possess/transport Alcohol, Use of Fraudulent ID to Purchase Liquor, or person deemed a Habitual Alcohol Offender.
("Traffic Safety Classes" are not equivalent.)Michigan calls its classes "Alcohol Highway Safety Classes," these are equivalent to what other states call "DUI Classes," the first level should be about 8 hours of classes. Note, most states, including Michigan, do not accept on-line courses.
To find local providers and their contact information, go to this webpage and select the link for your county.
Providers of Assessments and Classes |
or call them toll free at 888-861-8300. www.impactweekend.com
Another source for people who need more class hours is called "Impact Weekend." They offer classes at various locations across the state. For more information, go to their website at
Classes Available Statewide:
webpage for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) database. On the individual program information page, look for "SARF" under the service description to find out if the program offers screening, assessment, referral, and follow-up services. Licensing, Certification, Training
Assessments may also be obtained from licensed substance use disorder treatment programs. To find a local program, see the link on our
Other Assessment Sources:
.mdch-bhdda@michigan.govTo contact our treatment specialist call 517-335-2294, please leave a message if she's not available at the time of your call; or email us at
Related Secretary of State (SOS) Information:
- For information on restoring a driver’s license after a suspension or revocation, visit the Michigan Department of State’s License Restoration page.
- For information on reassessments, including scheduling a reassessment after being referred for reexamination, visit the Michigan Department of State’s Driver Assessment page.
- If you have questions about the steps required to regain your driver’s license, you are encouraged to sign up for a Road to Restoration clinic. These free clinics throughout the state are designed to assist Michigan residents in understanding how to get their driving privileges restored.
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1-888-SOS-MICH (1-888-767-6424)
Secretary of State, Driver Assessment and Appeal Division, Information Center
Related State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) Forms: