Impaired Driver Program

Who should come: Individuals, due to an alcohol-related incident and required by Driver Vehicle Licensing, must access the Impaired Driver Program for an assessment before being able to have their license .

Cost: a $525.00 non-refundable charge, payable by the client at the time of first contact. The Impaired Driver Program is delivered on a cost recovery basis.

Contact: an Addictions Foundation of Manitoba office nearest to you to determine the closest location where Impaired Driver assessments are conducted.

Anyone unsure of the need to access the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba Impaired Driver Program should contact Driver and Vehicle Licensing at 204-985-7694.

• The picture part of your driver's license showing your driver's license number
• The 9 digit personal pin number on your Manitoba health card

• The individual first completes two questionnaires. An appointment is then arranged for an interview with a counsellor to assess the individual's alcohol and/or drug usage and provide appropriate referrals. Both of these steps will take approximately one hour each and may not be on the same day. The assessment is a process by which the individual's needs are identified and the most appropriate intervention strategy recommended.
• Arrangements can be made for those who cannot read or write, speak and/or understand English well. Individuals are asked to indicate this need at the time of their initial call so that any necessary arrangements can be made.
• The purpose of the program is to provide help individuals avoid future impaired driving offences.
• All programs encourage self-directed learning.

To check out some tips on how to keep your driving safe, click here.

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