ASAP stands for Alcohol Safety Action Program. There are 18 ASAPs located throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. These programs provide probationary oversight to offenders who have been referred from a court, typically for a conviction of driving under the influence (DUI). The Code of Virginia requires that persons convicted of DUI enroll in, and successfully complete, an Alcohol Safety Action Program.
The majority of persons coming to ASAP are sent by the court due to a recent conviction for DUI or an alcohol-related reckless driving charge. Other persons may have older convictions on their driving record and enroll in ASAP in order to meet outstanding requirements to obtain their driver's license. The requirement to attend an ASAP is usually listed on the person's DMV compliance summary.
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The case manager will review your case in detail and go over your questionnaire information with you. The case manager will use screening criteria to classify you for the most appropriate level and type of intervention to ensure your success. Based on your classification, you will either be scheduled for ASAP intensive education classes or you will be directed to select a treatment provider from an approved directory who will assess your case to determine if there is a need for substance abuse treatment. The case manager will also review the conditions of your participation agreement and probation requirements and assist you with other requirements such as ignition interlock installation.
You will be assigned to the first available class session. Classes commence within 60 days of your intake session.
Yes, this means that you cannot simply attend the class. You are expected to interact with other class members, complete all in-class and homework assignments, and bring your book to each session. You will notbe required to reveal personal information or participate in activities unrelated to your intervention; however, arriving late or leaving class early, failing to engage in required class activities, sleeping in class, not completing assignments, etc. may be grounds for non-compliance resulting in removal from the class and a return to court.
If you are classified as treatment assessment, you will be required to select a qualified treatment service provider who will conduct a treatment assessment to determine if treatment is necessary.
You may be ordered to attend a Driver Improvement Program by the court, or voluntarily attend, in order to remove demerit points from your license or to obtain better insurance rates. Peninsula ASAPs offer a Driver Improvement Program virtually for a onetime fee of $75.
Some courts may refer you to an ASAP for a specialized course of instruction if you have been convicted of reckless or aggressive driving. This one-day program is only offered by some ASAPs and may be presented in conjunction with a Driver Improvement Program. Information regarding how to prevent reckless and aggressive driving, applicable laws, and anger management is included.
The Peninsula ASAP will monitor your case throughout the supervision period. You will be given an out-of-state enrollment package with instructions and requirements. Other communication will occur via telephone and e-mail. Once the type of intervention services required is determined, the case manager will assist you in identifying comparable services in your home state that will satisfy Virginia requirements. Ultimately, it is your responsibility to find acceptable education or treatment providers where you live. Always enroll in the ASAP and get prior approval before attending any out-of-state program. The out-of-state service provider will need to be willing to submit progress reports to the ASAP.
No, weapons of any kind are not permitted on ASAP premises. DUI is a disqualifying offense for obtaining or maintaining a concealed weapons permit. If you have a concealed weapons permit, and were convicted of DUI, you must immediately surrender your permit to the issuing circuit court.
The ASAP will communicate your successful completion to the DMV electronically. However, the ASAP will notreport successful completion until all outstanding balances have been paid in full.