Impaired Driving Program (IDP)

Impaired Driver Program (IDP)

The IDP program is offered in various counties around New York State and provides education particularly to drivers that have been convicted of a DWI/DWAI offense.

During each class, instructors will provide a thorough education on high-risk alcohol and other drug choices. In doing so, educating drivers on how to identify and change high-risk behaviors that they may face in the future. 

About the curriculum

Instructors use a state curriculum called, Prime For Life®. Prime For Life® is an educational program designed to help individuals better understand the risks associated with high-risk alcohol and drug use and make informed decisions about their health and well-being.

Research and program evaluations show that participants often develop a better understanding of substance-related risks and make positive changes in how they think about their choices. Studies have also found lower rates of impaired driving rearrests among participants compared to those in other programs.

More details about this program:

This class occurs once a week for seven weeks, 16 hours total. The cost for this Program is $233 and must be paid prior to the first class.

Locations for this class include Chemung, Livingston, and Wyoming Counties in New York State. You can reach an IDP instructor at (585) 278-7080 for upcoming class schedules.

For those who are eligible for a conditional license, you must enroll at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Drivers that may be referred by the courts, even if they aren’t eligible for a conditional license, must enroll through the DMV ahead of time.

Lastly, because of the to the structure of each class, attendance is mandatory for all 16 hours.

Please note, if a driver does not meet all the requirements of the conditional license, they will be dropped from the IDP which will result in the loss of driving privileges.