SC Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program
The South Carolina Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program (ADSAP) is a statewide substance abuse program for:
• individuals who are convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) [S.C. Code Ann. Section 56-5-2930] or driving with an unlawful alcohol concentration (a blood alcohol concentration [BAC] of .08% or greater) [S.C. Code Ann. Section 56-5-2933];
• individuals who are referred by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources for boating under the influence (BUI); and
• individuals whose licenses are suspended through the state’s Administrative License Revocation (ALR) procedure. Drivers fall in this category if they are charged under the provisions known as “zero tolerance” (which targets drivers under age 21) or “.15” (which is in addition to a charge of DUI or driving with an unlawful alcohol concentration for drivers of any age who operate a vehicle with a BAC of .15% or greater). An individual also is subject to ALR if he refuses to take a blood, breath or urine test for the presence of alcohol or other drugs. Because thousands of South Carolinians are killed or injured each year in alcohol- or other drug related crashes, ADSAP works with offenders to reduce the number of crashes that result in death, injury or property damage. ADSAP services are certified by the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services and are available in each of the state’s 46 counties. The following questions and answers provide some basic information about ADSAP.
Frequent Questions
Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
Q. Do I have to enroll in ADSAP if I am convicted of DUI or driving with an unlawful alcohol concentration?
A. Yes. Offenders must enroll within 30 days of conviction. If you are eligible for a provisional or
restricted driver’s license from the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV),
enrolling in and successfully completing this program is mandatory.
Q. Where do I enroll in ADSAP?
A. Ernest E. Kennedy Center 306 Airport Drive Moncks Corner, SC 29461.
Q. When should I contact ADSAP?
A. It is important for you to contact an ADSAP representative immediately after you are notified that you must successfully complete this program. Offenders must enroll within 30 days of conviction.
Q. What happens if I don’t enroll in ADSAP?
A. The court of jurisdiction will be notified if an offender fails to enroll in a certified program within 30 days or fails to participate in the plan of education or treatment. The court may hold the individual in contempt of court if the offender can’t show cause as to why no enrollment
occurred within the mandated 30 days or why no progress has been made on the plan of education or treatment. The DMV will not reinstate your driver’s license or special driving privilege until it is notified of your enrollment and/or successful completion of ADSAP.
Q. What is involved in ADSAP?
A. When you enroll, you will be assessed to determine the problem areas that contributed to your DUI. Goals will be developed to address these problem areas. Education and/or treatment services will be provided to help you reduce your risk of committing another violation. Successful completion of the program is based on whether you have reduced your risk.
Q. How long will it take me to complete ADSAP?
A. Because you will receive services based on individual needs, the time period for ADSAP varies
for each person. While most people complete the program by the end of their suspension period, it could take you up to 12 months.
Q. Is there a cost for ADSAP?
A. Yes. The fee for educational services provided through ADSAP is $500. Treatment services
required by the program can cost up to $2,000. The total cost for all services – educational and
treatment – will not exceed $2,500.
Q. May I drive while I am participating in ADSAP?
A. If this is your first DUI and you meet certain requirements, you may obtain a provisional driver’s license from the DMV. This provisional license will allow you to drive for six months from the date of issue, as long as you continue to successfully participate in ADSAP. First-time and repeat offenders who do not qualify for a provisional driver’s license may qualify for other
restricted licenses as determined by the DMV.
Q. What are the requirements for a provisional driver’s license?
A. There are several requirements:
• You must enroll in ADSAP.
• You must have had a valid South Carolina driver’s license at the time of your violation.
• This must be your first DUI conviction in 10 years.
• Your driver’s license must not be suspended for any other reason.
• You must provide proof of financial responsibility to the DMV (usually SR22 insurance).
• You must pay the license fee to the DMV.
Q. What should I do if I move out of state after being convicted of DUI in South Carolina?
A. You must complete South Carolina’s requirements for ADSAP if you want your driver’s
license reinstated in South Carolina or if you want to receive a driver’s license from another
state. You may complete the services in another state, but you must first contact the Interstate
ADSAP Office at the Dorchester Alcohol and Drug Commission (see “Interstate ADSAP Office”
in the directory included in this brochure).
Q. Am I required to complete ADSAP if I am convicted of DUI in South Carolina but have an
out-of-state driver’s license?
A. Many states will require you to either meet their requirements or meet South Carolina’s DUI program requirements prior to being relicensed. To find out your state’s requirements, you must contact the DMV in your home state. (The South Carolina Interstate ADSAP Office can assist you in identifying a program in your home state that will satisfy South Carolina’s requirements.) If you would like to obtain a South Carolina driver’s license, you must complete South Carolina’s requirements.
Boating Under the Influence (BUI)
Q. Do I have to enroll in ADSAP if I am referred for BUI?
A. Yes. If you want to have your boating privileges reinstated by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (DNR), you must successfully complete this program.
Q. What happens if I don’t enroll in ADSAP?
A. DNR will not reinstate your boating privileges until it is notified of your successful completion of ADSAP.
Administrative License Revocation (ALR)
Q. What are the requirements for enrolling in ADSAP if my license has been suspended
through the state’s ALR procedure?
A. If you plan to contest the ALR:
• You will have 30 days from the notice of suspension to request an administrative hearing
from the Administrative Law Court’s Office of Motor Vehicle Hearings (OMVH).
• The OMVH will hold an administrative hearing after receiving the hearing request.
• If the suspension is upheld, you must enroll in and successfully complete ADSAP to regain
your license.
• If the suspension is overturned, your license will be reinstated.
If the ALR was accompanied by a charge of DUI and you plan to contest the ALR:
• Follow the steps above for requesting an administrative hearing.
• If the ALR is rescinded and you are later convicted on the DUI charge, you must enroll in
and successfully complete ADSAP to regain your license.
If you choose not to contest the ALR:
• You must enroll in and successfully complete ADSAP. If you fail to successfully complete
ADSAP by the end of your suspension period, your license will be revoked until you have
completed the program.
All forms can be emailed to ekcenter@ekcenter.org
MONCKS CORNER OFFICE
306 Airport Drive
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
(843) 761-8272
(843) 577-9181
Fax: (843) 719-3025
GOOSE CREEK OFFICE
96 Wisteria Road
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 797-7871
Fax: (843) 797-8638
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