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I have been charged with drink driving how do I get referred to a Drink Drive Rehabilitation Course?
The only time you can be referred to attend a Drink Drive Course is during your Court appearance. If you do not get a referral during your court appearance you will not be able to get a referral at a later date.
Do I have to be referred on the day of my Court appearance?
Yes – there is no retrospective referral. If you do not elect to attend a Drink Drive Rehabilitation Course during your court appearance you will not have the opportunity to apply for this course afterwards.
What if I said no in Court – can I change my mind?
No – you can only be referred on the day you are in Court – there is no retrospective referral.
My circumstances have now changed and I would like to do a course, can I now be referred?
No – because there is no retrospective referral, but you can do a course as a voluntary referral. Although this will not entitle you to the early return of your licence, it will give you education and skills to avoid being convicted again.
Also if your disqualification is longer than 2 years, you can apply to the courts at the two year point to have your licence reinstated early. Courts will take into account anything you have done to reduce the likelihood of reoffending.
Can I be referred to a second course if I have already completed one?
Yes – there is no legal bar to an offender being referred to a second course.
Transferring Referrals - GB offences only (Not relevant to offences in NI)
What happens if I move to another area?
If you are referred to a Drink Drive Course at your Court hearing at a later date (within the time limits specified on your referral) you can transfer your referral by notifying your original provided. However, please note that different providers charge different course fees.
When should I book a course?
It is advisable to complete the Drink Drive Course as soon as is practical, please try to avoid leaving the course until the last minute as work/family commitments or illness may prevent you completing the three sessions.
Also by leaving it close to your completion date, if the provider has insufficient referrals they may have to cancel the course and you will lose the opportunity.
Can I book a course immediately?
You can book as soon as the provider has received your referral.
What happens if I cannot attend a course I have booked?
TTC will usually re-book your course providing there is sufficient time before the course completion date as set by the court expires – a fee will be charged for this.
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In the event of you being unable to attend or complete a course due to illness, a rearrangement fee will be applicable. This may be refunded upon receipt of a medical certificate and after review by TTC 2000 LTD (a professional fee may be charged for this by your healthcare provider). It may also be possible to offer an alternative date due to other extreme circumstances (providing there is sufficient time within the deadline given by the police). Under such circumstances you must contact our office.
Can I change the date/time/venue of my course once I have booked?
Yes, you can change the time, date and venue of the course once you have booked. However, there is a charge incurred for changing your booking (see below) which is outlined in TTC’s Terms and Conditions.
If you wish to alter/cancel your course date and time within
- 14 days of your original booking = Free Of Charge/full course fee refund
- From 15 days after your booking but more than 7 days prior to the first date of your course = £30 rearrangement/Cancellation fee
- Non Attendance, without prior notice, or less than 7 days prior to the first date of your course = £75 rearrangement/cancellation fee
- The above rearrangements of courses are subject to sufficient time allowed before your Completion Date
- We will make every effort to run all scheduled courses, however if demand for a course is very low it will be cancelled by TTC 2000 Ltd. If this happens we will give you at least 5 days’ notice of cancellation. You will then be offered alternative dates (if you have allowed enough time) before the completion date, set by the court at the time of sentence.
Can I complete a course after the course completion date set by the Court?
No – however very occasionally the date set by the Court might be incorrect, so it is worth asking the course provider to double check the dates provided on the referral. Please note the date is always set by the Court and there is no provision in law to extend that irrespective of the reasons. We therefore always advise that you leave plenty of time to complete the course.
What happens if I miss a session?
It is important that you undertake one full course. If this is interrupted and there is a good reason, then the provider will either transfer you to another course or if they are able to provide a catch up session within a group environment, they may offer this.
Most providers will make some additional charge as it constitutes a place on two different courses.
What happens if I turn up late?
All providers work under strict guidance issued by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) and you will be turned away and asked to re-book – assuming there is time – an additional fee will usually be incurred.
What happens if I don’t do a course?
Whilst the course is a Court Order, it is a non-binding Court Order. However if you do not complete a course then the provider is required to issue you with a Notice of Non Completion. This is simply to close the Court Order down and is for your records. If you do not complete the course in full you will not benefit from a reduction in the period of time you are banned from driving.
What do I do with the completion certificate? – GB offences
Providers will usually send the original Completion Certificate to the Court that sentenced you. The Court will then notify the Driving and Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA). The provider will also supply you with at least one copy of the certificate, which is for your records and may help with obtaining reduced rates of insurance.
What do I do with the completion certificate? – NI offences
You will be provided with the Certificate and you must take it to the court you were sentenced at. We will also send a copy of the certificate to the court at the same time. The court will then notify DVA.
Will this reduce my insurance premium?
Whilst we cannot guarantee this will reduce your insurance premium, many insurance companies now accept a Certificate of Completion as indicating that you are a much lower risk and they recognise the value of the course in reducing reconviction rates. Many offenders find they will achieve a significant discount.
What happens if the DVLA do not receive the Certificate of Completion from the Court?
We recommend that when you apply for your driving licence you include a copy of your certificate. This means that the DVLA, if they have not received the certificate from the Court, will contact the Court for confirmation.
Can I pay by instalments?
Some providers will allow payment by instalments, but will require payment in full before you attend a course.
I have a disability can I still undertake a course?
Yes – providers will endeavour to make any reasonable adjustment to enable you to attend.
When can I apply for my licence? – GB offences
If you are High Risk Offender (HRO) then you can apply to the DVLA three months before your licence is due back. If you are not a HRO then you can apply two months before your licence is due back.
We recommend you include with your application a copy of your Completion Certificate. Please note the original Completion Certificate will be sent by the provider to the Court.
If I am a High Risk Offender (HRO) will I get my licence back on time?
If you have been referred from a court in either England, Scotland or Wales , you can apply three months before the due date. It is very important that you apply at the earliest possible point, this means not leaving your course until the last minute.
However you need to be aware that because of a recent change to legislation you cannot drive until your medical has been completed in full. This means you have had the medical examination, any related blood tests and the full report has been received and approved by DVLA and they have issued your licence.
If you have been referred from a court in Northern Ireland, upon successful completion of the course you must first submit an application for your provisional licence as you will need to re-sit the driving test. This can only be done at the end of the ban, therefore if you received a 12 month ban, which upon successful completion of the course was reduced to 9 months, you can only apply after 9 months. You will also need to successfully pass a medical examination by a doctor appointed by the DVA Coleraine, (please note you will be required to pay for this medical).
For more information on this process please visit www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/driving-disqualifications
When can I apply for my licence? – NI offences
You can apply for your licence at the end of your disqualification period. Mugen jason voorhees download skype free. For example if you received a 12 month disqualification, which was reduced to 9 months, a driving licence application can be made at 9 months and not before.
Do I need to sign in?
Yes this is very important. Upon your arrival please locate the trainer and sign the course register.