We have compiled this list of Frequently Asked Questions, but if you can’t find what you are looking for, don’t hesitate to contact us!
ASSESSMENTS
Q. What is an Alcohol/Drug Assessment?
A. An assessment is an interview with a Certified Alcohol/Drug ADSAC Facilitator, determining a person’s degree of abuse or dependency on alcohol and/or drugs. The facilitator makes recommendations that the client will be required to complete.
Q. I need an Assessment. What should I do?
A. First, you must make an appointment for the assessment. The appointment will be a one-on-one individual appointment for each person. The assessment will take approximately 1½ -2 hours. You must fill out the information and answer several questions during this time. Next, you will meet with a State Certified Facilitator and discuss your past and or present arrest. The Facilitator will then provide you with a list of referrals and recommendations you will be required to complete.
*Important: Please bring your ticket and/or arrest report, fax information, and any other documentation you might have questions about to the scheduled assessment.
Q. How do I schedule an assessment?
A. Please call 918-688-5863 to schedule an assessment. We offer in-person appointments or online through Zoom with a certified ADSAC Facilitator.
Q. Are assessments offered at DUI Schools of Oklahoma?
A. Yes.
Q. How long will it take to complete an assessment?
A. Your assessment will take approximately 1½ - 2 hours.
Q. After I complete the assessment, how long is the assessment valid?
A. According to the Department of Mental Health Substance Abuse Rules and Regulations, you must start at least one of the recommendations listed from your assessment within six months of completing the assessment, or it will not be valid. You will then be required to retake the assessment and pay the fee again.
Q. What form of payment do you take?
A. Cash, money orders, and most major credit and debit cards are accepted. Tribal-affiliated funds are also accepted.
COURSES
Q. Are ADSAC Courses offered online?
A. Yes! All ADSAC Courses are offered online through Zoom with a certified ADSAC facilitator.
Q. Are ADSAC Courses the same as DUI Classes?
A. Yes, both are the same.
DRIVER'S LICENSE
Q. Can you help me with my out-of-state legal and driver’s license requirements?
A. Yes. Please call 918-688-5863
Q. What is the difference between a Driver’s Licence suspension and a Driver’s Licence revocation?
A. Both are formal actions by Service Oklahoma that withdraw a person's privilege to operate a motor vehicle on public roads.
Q. Why was my Driver’s License suspended?
A. Under Oklahoma Law, whenever the Service Oklahoma records reflect a person's conviction for a DUI-alcohol or drugs, DWI-alcohol or drugs, APC, or an alcohol/drug-related charge, the driving privileges of that individual are temporarily suspended.
Q. When my Driver’s License has been temporarily suspended, do I have to surrender it to the Service Oklahoma?
A. Yes.
Q. Can I drive while my Driver’s License is suspended?
A. Possibly. You must apply with the Service Oklahoma and be approved for a Hardship Permit, IDAP Program, or Modified License. For more information, visit www.oklahoma.gov/service.
Q. What is a Hardship Permit?
A. A Hardship Permit is issued when your normal driver’s license has been revoked or suspended. It allows you to drive only under certain circumstances and for approved reasons. You must submit a request and be approved by Service Oklahoma. Call Service Oklahoma at 918 632-7700 for more information.
Q. How do I get my Driver’s License reinstated after it has been suspended?
A.
(1) You must schedule an appointment with an ADSAC Facilitator certified by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse to take a Drug/Alcohol Assessment. Appointment time is approximately 1½ - 2 hours.
(2) At the end of your assessment, you will receive recommendations with referrals that you must complete.
(3) After you complete the (ADSAC) assessment recommendations, you will receive a Certificate of Completion from your Facilitator. Your Certificate of Completion will have a red stamp and seal on it.
(4) You must complete all your court/legal requirements. Please see your court documents.
(5) You must wait for the required probation period or term (usually six months or more) that your driving privileges have been suspended. Contact Service Oklahoma at (918) 632-7700 for more information.
(6) After completing steps 1-5 above, you must pay a reinstatement fee to the Service Oklahoma to reinstate your driver’s license. (In some cases, you may be required to drive with a restricted license and have an Ignition Interlock Device installed on your vehicle for an additional period of time.)
*Contact Service Oklahoma to determine exactly what the requirements and fees are for you.
Q. Where do I go to get my Driver’s License reinstated?
A. Service Oklahoma (formerly Oklahoma Department of Public Safety)
14002 E 21st Street Ste. A, Lower Level
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74145
(918) 632-7700
https://oklahoma.gov/service
Q. What must I take to the Service Oklahoma when I am ready to reinstate my Driver’s License?
A.
(1) The Completion Certificate from your assessment. (It will have a red stamp and seal on it)
(2) Your driver’s license reinstatement fee. (To be determined by Service Oklahoma)
(3) Insurance Verification
(4) Proof of U.S. citizenship.
Q. I was convicted of drug possession. Why was my license revoked when I wasn't driving?
A. State law requires that any misdemeanor or felony conviction for drug possession result in the revocation of a person’s driving privileges.
Q. I received a ticket for driving while my license was suspended. How will this affect my current Driver’s License suspension/revocation?
A. Your driver’s license could be suspended for three to four additional months.
Q. I live in Oklahoma but received a DUI in another state. Will I lose my Oklahoma Driver’s License?
A. Yes. Call the office for more information at (918) 688-5863.
Q. I received a ticket in another state. Will that affect my Oklahoma Driver’s License?
A. Possibly. Any traffic violation in another state will go on your Oklahoma driving record. It will be treated as if the violation had occurred in Oklahoma.
Q. I was stopped for driving under the influence, and the Police Officer requested that I take a Breathalyzer Test. I refused, and he served me with an Officer's Affidavit and Notice of Revocation/Disqualification. Can I request a hearing to challenge the suspension of my driver’s license?
A. Yes. You have 15 days from the date your ticket was issued to request a hearing to challenge the suspension of your driver's license.
Q. Will I have to get an interlock device (breathalyzer) in my car?
A. Possibly. Call the Service Oklahoma at 918-632-7700 for more information.
Q. Is SR-22 required in Oklahoma?
A. No. However, if you have an SR-22 filing in another state and move to Oklahoma, you must maintain your SR-22 in the state where it is required.
FEES
Q. What is the fee for an Alcohol/Drug Assessment for License reinstatement?
A. If the arrest occurred prior to November 1, 2008 - State mandatory fee is $175.00. After November 1, 2008 - State mandatory fee is $160.00.
Q. How much are reinstatement fees?
A. The fees you will be required to pay for reinstatement are determined by Oklahoma Statute. The amount of the fees will vary depending on the type of suspension(s) and/or revocation(s). Further, these fees are cumulative. In other words, if you have more than one suspension or revocation, your total fees will be the sum of all the fees associated with each suspension and revocation.
*Contact Service Oklahoma for more information: (918) 632-7700.