The Responsible Driver Program

BC's Responsible Driver Program is required for drivers who have been prohibited from driving for alcohol or drug use. Referrals are made by RoadSafetyBC

Addiction to Alcohol or Drugs

The program may also be required because RoadSafetyBC has evidence that the driver has an alcohol or drug abuse or misuse problem. 

The program is meant to reduce the risk of repeat alcohol or drug related crashes and convictions.

Entry Into the Responsible Driver Program

Entry into the program starts with a structured interview to determine the level of rehabilitation required by the driver. The interview will inquire into drinking and drug use relating to driving incidents, coping styles and personality characteristics, family and social life, education, employment, legal and medical history.

Structured Interview Result

There will be two outcomes: a referral to either the 8 hour education stream or the 16 hour counselling stream.

Getting Your Driver's Licence Back

Drivers must successfully complete their assigned program before they can apply for re-licensing. 

It is not enough to simply show up, you must show willingness to participate and show that you have applied the information, concepts and principles presented in the program.

This is reported back to RoadSafetyBC by Stroh Health Care

The Outcome Depends on You

Depending on your level of success, you may be able to re-license with full privileges, you may have to install an ignition interlock for a period of time or you may be denied any driving privileges.

Appeals

If the latter is the case, there is an appeal option available and you will be advised of this by the Superintendent.

Learn More

• Responsible Driver Program - Stroh Health Care
• Responsible Driver Program - Office of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles

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