DUI Assessment Program Guidelines for Kentucky

Kentucky, like other states, has tough DUI laws.

Driving under the influence is a felony in Kentucky. DUI laws have gotten sterner in recent years across the country, including Kentucky. Kentucky drivers who are convicted of a DUI must receive an assessment of their alcohol problems within 10 days.

Blood alcohol content in Kentucky

All states now consider .08 percent blood alcohol content to be the legal limit. In Kentucky, the test must be taken within two hours of being stopped by the police. Drivers under 21 are considered to be driving under the influence at .02 blood alcohol content.

DUI assessment programs in Kentucky

The state has more than 100 licensed DUI programs. At the start of the program, the driver takes an assessment test given by a state-certified DUI assessor to measure the level of the offender's substance abuse problems. The World Health Organization developed the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test as a screening method for excessive drinking.The assessor then determines the appropriate level of care the driver needs to address his problems. A person may be referred to outpatient, intensive outpatient, or residential treatment. Sometimes an educational intervention is included with treatment. Each DUI conviction requires a new evaluation.

Steps in assessment

Select a provider from a court-provided list. Your DUI program must be certified by the state. Contact the program to arrange for the assessment and information on services available. Enroll in the approved program, which should be about 20 hours long. Your program may be longer If deemed necessary.

Different requirements

Kentucky has different requirements for first DUI offenses and ensuing offenses. Kentucky drivers in other states, or out-of-state drivers in Kentucky, are subject to different instructions. Fees are required along the way to finishing your program.

References

• Kentucky: Division of Driver Licensing: DUI Laws In Kentucky
• DUI Laws: Kentucky DUI Law