Intoxicated Driver Program

The Intoxicated Driver Program assesses and treats people who have been convicted of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs, including alcohol, cannabis, methamphetamines, opioids, and prescription medications.

Assessment

People convicted of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated must undergo an assessment of their drug use at an approved facility.

Find the approved assessment facility for your Tribal nation or county

All assessments follow a standard interview process. Assessments also may involve an analysis of records, reports, and information provided from others.

Driver safety plan

The driver safety plan outlines what must be done in response to the findings of the assessment. These actions may include:

• Attending a traffic safety program (or similar education program). Participants discuss in a group their substance use habits and ways to make changes to help avoid drug-impaired driving.
• Completing a comprehensive substance use treatment program. This may mean being admitted to a facility for up to 30 days.
• Going to an intoxicated driving victim impact panel.
• Having a psychiatric evaluation.

Resources for coordinators and assessment facilities

• See if you qualify to enroll in the Intoxicated Driver Program Assessor Training. Complete the Intoxicated Driver Program Assessor Training Application, F-03010.
• Find Intoxicated Driving Program Forms.
• See the rules and regulations for the Intoxicated Driver Program:
  • Wis. Stat. § 51.42 - Community mental health, developmental disabilities, alcoholism and drug abuse services
  • Wis. Stat. ch. 343 - Operators' licenses
  • Wis. Stat. ch. 346 - Rules of the road
  • Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 62 - Assessment of drivers with alcohol or controlled substance problems
  • Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 75.15 - Intervention service and intoxicated driver services
  • Wis. Admin. Code ch. TRANS 107 - Driver licensing of persons with chemical abuse or dependency problems

Who to contact for help

For questions or concerns about the Intoxicated Driver Program, contact katie.behl@dhs.wisconsin.gov.