Driver Benefits Inc

Driver Benefits in Torrance, California, offers legally required programs for offenses of driving under the influence. Their goal is to protect society by reducing the number of drunk drivers and promote self-esteem of the drivers through education and helping them regain their license.

Substance Use Program Offerings

The center offers the wet reckless driving program that runs 12-15 hours. They provide clients with options for three, six, and nine-month first offender programs. Also offered is the multiple offender available in English or Spanish.

Each program has a fee that you are required to pay for the program, but you won’t be turned away due to an inability to pay. Most programs are offered during the day or in the evening to accommodate client’s schedules.

Legal Standards for Impairment

There are approximately 40,000 to 45,000 Floridians arrested every year for DUIs. A DUI is charged if drivers over 21 years of age have a BAC of 0.08 or higher, those under 21 have a BAC of 0.02 or higher, and commercial drivers have a BAC of 0.04 or higher. If the BAC is higher than 0.15 additional punishment is added.

In 2020, one in four Florida traffic fatalities were from alcohol impaired driving. There are statistics showing that March is the deadliest month for DUI crashes and Florida’s alcohol related driving fatality rate is above the national average.

Fortunately, there’s currently a steady decrease for DUI charges in Florida. This is attributed to rideshares, education and awareness, and fewer numbers of young people choosing to drive.