How Can I Avoid DUI Classes in San Diego County, Federal or on U.S. Base Cases?

Simply tell the DUI program you are applying for a DMV Restriction or reinstatement.  This is a “DMV Referral.”

You are eligible to enroll in program because usually – at the time of the incident – you were given a “pink slip” (pink DMV Order of Suspension / Temporary License).

A COURT REFERRAL is normally later issued by the San Diego County Superior Court Clerk’s Office or Court Assessment Unit (SAAU) programs.  Federal or U.S. District Court does not issue; drivers often find out from a DMV notice mailed later. 

Prior to the appointment for orientation as a DMV Referral, the program may require you to visit any DMV Field Office to obtain & bring a DMV printout of your record.

See SDSU Program’s own website at Enrollment:

If your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) at arrest was .08 or above, you may enroll in our program under the DMV Administrative Per Se (APS) law, prior to obtaining a court referral. You may enroll with the temporary drivers license (pink slip) issued by the police officer at the time of arrest.

DMV – NONCOMMERCIAL RESTRICTED LICENSE

To be issued a restricted driver license, you must:

• Enroll in a licensed DUI First Offender program. (You must notify the program provider that you intend to apply for a restricted driver license.)
• Ask the program provider to file a Proof of Enrollment Certificate (DL 107) in a licensed DUI First Offender program with DMV (CVC §23538(b)).
• File proof of financial responsibility (i.e., a California Insurance Proof Certificate [SR 22], $35,000 cash deposit, surety bond, or self insurer certificate under CVC §16430).
• Pay a $125 (Admin Per Se) reissue fee.
• Wait until the end of the mandatory 30-day suspension period before applying for a restricted driver license.
• Request a driving privilege to allow you to drive to, from, and during the course of your employment to and from the DUI program.  DMV MAU (DMV Mandatory Actions Unit) can thereafter tell you the length(s) of your restriction(s), whether the restriction term follows:
  • (1) the DMV administrative per se action
  • (2) any VC 23152 conviction which requires a separate $55 reissue fee to be paid prior to reinstatement.

Fortunately you are normally entitled to double-credit by both court and DMV for the same program.  

After then, once you are enrolled in the program, and have the program file proof of that enrollment directly with DMV, you can get a reinstated license as long as you also have contacted your insurance company who will electronically file an SR-22 proof of insurance certificate (not insurance id card) and as long as you pay the reissue fees to DMV.

After you enroll in the program and the insurance company files an SR-22, they will send proof to DMV.

Once you have the proof of enrollment and  in place, you just go to a local DMV field office and pay any reissue fees for reinstatement/restriction.

There are considerable delays between calling & getting an orientation appointment (so you can get proof of enrollment) and between getting proof & DMV receiving it.  So you need to call the program immediately to make an appointment for enrollment.

DMV Mandatory Actions Unit in Sacramento at 916/657-6525 has the final say in how long any eligible restricted license remains in effect.