How do I know which program I need to complete?

It is very important that you know which program you need. You will need to have this information from VicRoads before booking your program.

The program you need will be on a letter (emailed or posted) by VicRoads. If you don't have this letter, you will need to email the Vic Roads Re-licencing Department DDD@roads.vic.gov.au

with your name, date of birth, address, licence number (if known) and a short message requesting re-licensing information.

 Drink Driver Program
This applies to you if: 

• you were caught drink-driving with a blood or breath alcohol concentration (BAC) of less than .15,
• it was your first offence (no past drug driving offences either) and
• you didn’t have drugs in your system.

How long does the program go for?

Two x 3 hour sessions, one week apart. 

Drug Driver Program

This applies to you if:

• you were caught driving with illicit drugs in your system and
• it was your first offence (no past drink driving offences either). 

How long does the program go for?

Two x 3.5 hr sessions, one week apart. 

Intensive Drink and Drug Driver Program

This applies to you if:

• it was your second or subsequent drink or drug-driving offence
• your BAC was .15 or more
• you had both alcohol and drugs in your system
• you were charged with a refusal offence for alcohol and or other drugs testing
• you were charged with driving while impaired (DWI)
• you were charged with driving under the influence (DUI)
• you were charged with a serious motor vehicle offence involving alcohol and/or other drugs e.g. culpable driving.

How long does the program go for? 

Three x 3 hour group sessions, each session a week apart. Plus one individual session (up to an hour) with the facilitator. The individual session will be completed before the last group session. 

 Pre-Interlock Removal Program

 This applies to you if: 

• an alcohol interlock licence condition has been imposed, and
• your drink-driving or alcohol related offence was one of the offences listed above that requires you to complete an Intensive Drink and Drug Driver Program prior to being relicensed.

This program must be completed towards the end of your required alcohol interlock period of use and prior to applying to have your alcohol interlock licence condition removed.

How long does the program go for? 

2 hours

Yes, unfortunately Turning Corners can not register your program with VicRoads if you do not provide this letter/email. If you have your letter from VicRoads and you are confident that you are booking the correct program, you can book into the program yourself via program bookings. 

Please note: you must complete the correct program to be re-licenced. If you complete the wrong program you are not entitled to a refund. 

If you have lost your letter you can email VicRoads with your details ddd@roads.vic.gov.au and they will let you know what you are required to complete. 

Unfortunately not. However if you are receiving Centrelink benefits, you may be eligible for a NILS loan (no interest loan) to help you to book and pay for the program upfront. To find out where you can access NILS through the Good Shepherd website to locate your nearest NILS provider click here. Or you can call 13 64 57

If you don't complete a BCP before a specific date, sometimes VicRoads will notify you that your licence will be cancelled. Generally this does not mean you will have to re-sit your licence test (unless you have not held a licence for 5 or more years). The cost of renewing/reissuing your licence is approximately $85.50 for 3 years. 

For specific advice/information about your situation regarding your licence please speak with your local VicRoads or call the VicRoads re-licencing department 1300 310 607

You can access other BCP providers on VicRoads website here.