Drink-drive rehabilitation courses
When you can take a course
You can be offered a rehabilitation course to reduce your driving ban if:
- you鈥檙e found guilty of a drink-drive offence
- your ban is for 12 months or more
You have to pay to take the course. It can cost up to 拢250.
Reducing the length of your ban
Your ban will be reduced if you complete the course within a certain time. The ban is usually reduced by a quarter.
Deciding to take a course
You have to decide in court if you want to take a course or not. You cannot change your mind later.
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