Code of Vermont Rules › Agency 13 - AGENCY OF HUMAN SERVICES › Sub-Agency 100 - OFFICE OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE › Chapter 004 - DRINKING DRIVER REHABILITATION PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATIVE RULES › Section 13 100 004 - DRINKING DRIVER REHABILITATION PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

Current through June, 2024
Section I Authority
Title 33 Section 707
Title 33 Section 706
Title 23 Section 1209a
Section II Responsibility
Project CRASH, a program of the Department of Health, Office
				  of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs, is designated by the Secretary of the
				  Agency of Human Services to operate the Alcohol Evaluation Program, the Driving
				  Education Program (CRASH School) and to supervise and approve the alcohol
				  therapy programs of those persons whose licenses have been suspended for
				  violation of
				  23
				  VSA Sections 1201 or
				  1202.
				  Project CRASH is responsible for the certification of completion of the
				  educational programs and therapy, the content and curriculum of the educational
				  programs, and the supervision of the schedules for the educational schools and
				  the Evaluations.
Section
				III Charges
Evaluation charges and Educational Program charges will be
				  used to cover the cost of operating the evaluation and educational programs.
				  The charges will be set accordingly by the Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
				  Programs. They will be reviewed annually and any adjustments will be stated in
				  published procedures. No refund can be made for fees paid for services that
				  have been provided. If the individual fails to complete the initial course for
				  which they are registered, they may have the charge applied to a second
				  registration. Failure to complete the second or subsequent courses for the same
				  offense will result in forfeiture of the charge. If the individual fails to
				  complete the initial Educational Program for which they are registered, and
				  have not notified Project CRASH of their inability to attend the program prior
				  to the beginning of that program, the individual will not be eligible to
				  receive a refund. Any charges must be paid in full before any final paperwork
				  is processed.
Section IV
				Intake Evaluation
Any individual whose license has been suspended for an
				  alcohol-related offense must submit to an Intake Evaluation that will be
				  conducted by Approved Alcohol Counselors who have been designated by the Office
				  of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs. Designated counselors will be available in
				  all areas of the state and will conduct Intake Evaluations on a regular basis
				  consistent with the need. The Intake Evaluation procedures will have
				  standardized elements, which include standardized tests, to assure consistency
				  statewide.
Section V
				Educational Program Attendance
Any individual whose license has been suspended for a first
				  or second DWI offense, first or second DWI Refusal, or first or second civil
				  suspension must satisfactorily complete the Educational Program. Some
				  individuals convicted of other alcohol or drug related offenses may also be
				  required to complete the Educational Program. The Educational Program is open
				  to anyone who wishes basic facts about alcohol and other drugs and we strongly
				  urge spouses, significant others, other relatives, or friends of mandated
				  participants to attend. Project CRASH will determine costs for these
				  non-mandated participants. Educational Programs are operated on a regular
				  schedule in various locations throughout the State. Sites and schedules are
				  adjusted to meet student load and to provide accessibility with minimum driving
				  from any location.
Section
				VI Educational Program Completion Requirements
A. Attendance at and satisfactory
				participation in all consecutive sessions of an Educational Program. An
				unexcused absence at any session will require dismissal, and the individual
				will be required to start over in a new Educational Program. In extremely rare
				cases, absences for emergencies may be permitted at the discretion of the
				Educational Program manager.
B. Be
				in class on time. Tardiness may result in dismissal from the program and
				starting over in a new program.
C.
				Attend all sessions alcohol and drug free. Persons attending class under the
				influence of alcohol or drugs will be dismissed from the course and will need
				to start over again. Factors to be considered in determining whether a person
				is attending a class under the influence of alcohol or drugs include, but are
				not limited to, odor of alcohol on breath, bloodshot and/or watery eyes,
				swaying and rocking back and forth, and slurred speech.
D. Complete all assignments, written and
				otherwise. (NOTE: Help will be provided for those with reading, language, or
				hearing problems.)