We have compiled this list of Frequently Asked Questions, but if you can’t find what you are looking for, don’t hesitate to contact us!
ASSESSMENTS
Q. What is an Alcohol/Drug Assessment?
A. An assessment is an interview with a Certified Alcohol/Drug ADSAC Facilitator, determining a person’s degree of abuse or dependency on alcohol and/or drugs. The Facilitator makes recommendations the client will be required to complete.
Q. I need an Assessment. What should I do?
A. First, you must make an appointment for the assessment. The appointment will be a one-on-one individual appointment for each person. The assessment will take approximately 1½ -2 hours. During this time, you must fill out the information and answer a series of questions. Next, you will meet with a State Certified Facilitator and discuss your past and or present arrest. The Facilitator will then provide you with a list of referrals and recommendations that you will be required to complete.
*Important: please bring your ticket and or arrest report, fax information, and any other documentation you might have questions about to the scheduled assessment.
Q. How do I schedule an assessment?
A. Please call 918-688-5863 to schedule an assessment. We offer in-person appointments at all three locations or online through Zoom with a certified ADSAC Facilitator.
Q. Are assessments offered at both DUI Schools of Oklahoma locations?
A. Yes.
Q. Can I schedule an assessment in the evening?
A. Yes! Appointments are available Monday through Friday from 9:00am - 8:00pm.
Q. How long will it take to complete an assessment?
A. Your assessment will take approximately 1½ - 2 hours.
Q. After I complete the assessment, how long is the assessment valid?
A. According to the Department of Mental Health Substance Abuse Rules and Regulations, you must start at least one of the recommendations listed from your assessment within six months of completing the assessment, or it will not be valid. You will then be required to retake the assessment and pay the fee again.
Q. What form of payment do you take?
A. Cash, money order, and most major credit cards & debit cards. Tribal affiliated funds are also accepted.
COURSES
Q. Are ASDAC Courses offered online?
A. Yes! All ASDAC Courses are offered online through Zoom with a certified ADSAC facilitator.
Q. Are ADSAC Courses the same as DUI Classes?
A. Yes, both are the same.
DRIVER'S LICENSE
Q. Can you help me with my out-of-state legal and driver’s license requirements?
A. Yes. Please call 918-688-5863
Q. What is the difference between a Driver’s Licence suspension and a Drivers Licence revocation?
A. Both are a formal action by the Department of Public Safety whereby a person's privilege to operate a motor vehicle on public roads are withdrawn.
Q. Why was my Driver’s License suspended?
A. Under Oklahoma Law, whenever the records of the Department of Public Safety reflect a conviction of a person for a DUI-alcohol or drugs, DWI-alcohol or drugs, APC, or an alcohol/drug-related charge, the driving privileges of that individual are temporarily suspended.
Q. When my Driver’s License has been temporarily suspended, do I have to surrender it to the Department of Public Safety?
A. Yes.
Q. Can I drive while my Driver’s License is suspended?
A. Possibly. You must apply with the Department of Public Safety and be approved for a Hardship Permit, IDAP Program, or Modified License. For more information visit www.dps.state.ok.us.
Q. What is a Hardship Permit?
A. A Hardship Permit is issued when your normal driver’s license has been revoked or suspended. It allows you to drive, but only under certain circumstances and for approved reasons. You must submit a request and be approved by the Department of Public Safety. Call DPS at 918 632-7700 for more information.
Q. How do I get my Driver’s License reinstated after it has been suspended?
A.
(1) You must schedule an appointment with an ADSAC Facilitator certified by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse to take a Drug/Alcohol Assessment. Appointment time is approximately 1½ - 2 hours.
(2) At the end of your assessment, you will receive recommendations with referrals that you must complete.
(3) After you complete the (ADSAC) assessment recommendations, you will receive a Certificate of Completion from your Facilitator. Your Certificate of Completion will have a red stamp and seal on it.
(4) You must complete all of your court/legal requirements. Please see your court documents.
(5) You must wait the required probation period or term (usually six months or more) that your driving privileges have been suspended. Contact DPS at (918) 632-7700 for more information.
(6) After completing steps 1-5 above, you must pay a reinstatement fee to the Department of Public Safety to reinstate your driver’s license. (In some cases, you may be required to drive with a restricted license and have an Ignition Interlock Device installed on your vehicle for an additional period of time.)
*Contact the Department of Public Safety to determine exactly what the requirements and fees are for you.
Q. Where do I go to get my Driver’s License reinstated?
A. Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS)
14002 E 21st Street Ste. A, Lower Level
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74145
(918) 632-7700
www.dps.state.ok.us
Q. What must I take to the Department of Public Safety (DPS) when I am ready to reinstate my Driver’s License?
A. Under Oklahoma Law, whenever the records of the Department of Public Safety reflect a conviction of a person for a DUI-alcohol or drugs, DWI-alcohol or drugs, APC, or an alcohol/drug-related charge, the driving privileges of that individual are temporarily suspended.
Q. When my Driver’s License has been temporarily suspended, do I have to surrender it to the Department of Public Safety?
A.
(1) The Completion Certificate from your assessment. (It will have a red stamp and seal on it)
(2) Your driver’s license reinstatement fee. (To be determined by DPS)
(3) Insurance Verification
(4) Proof of U.S. citizenship.
Q. I was convicted of drug possession. Why was my license revoked when I wasn't driving?
A. State law requires that any misdemeanor or felony conviction for drug possession will result in the revocation of the persons driving privilege.
Q. I received a ticket for driving while my license was suspended. How will this affect my current Driver’s License suspension/revocation?
A. Your driver’s license could be suspended for three to four additional months.
Q. I live in Oklahoma but received a DUI in another state. Will I lose my Oklahoma Driver’s License?
A. Yes. Call the office for more information at (918) 688-5863.
Q. I received a ticket in another state. Will that affect my Oklahoma Driver’s License?
A. Possibly. Any traffic violation in another state will go on your Oklahoma driving record. It will be treated as if the violation had occurred in Oklahoma.
Q. I was stopped for driving under the influence, and the Police Officer requested I take a Breathalyzer Test. I refused to take the test, and he served me with an Officer's Affidavit and Notice of Revocation/Disqualification. Can I request a hearing to challenge the suspension of my driver’s license?
A. Yes. You have 15 days from the date your ticket was issued to make a written request for a hearing to challenge the suspension of your driver's license.
Q. Will I have to get an interlock device (breathalyzer) in my car?
A. Possibly. Call the Department of Public Safety at 918-632-7700 for more information.
Q. Is SR-22 required in Oklahoma?
A. No. However, if you have an SR-22 filing in another state and move to Oklahoma, you must maintain your SR-22 in the state where it is required.
FEES
Q. What is the fee for an Alcohol/Drug Assessment for License reinstatement?
A. If the arrest occurred prior to November 1, 2008 - State mandatory fee is $175.00. After November 1, 2008 - State mandatory fee is $160.00.
Q. How much are reinstatement fees?
A. The fees you will be required to pay for reinstatement are determined by Oklahoma Statute. The amount of the fees will vary depending on the type of suspension(s) and/or revocation(s). Further, these fees are cumulative. In other words, if you have more than one suspension or revocation, your total fees will be the sum of all the fees associated with each suspension and revocation.
*Contact DPS for more information: (918) 632-7700.