Intoxicated Driver Program

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Intoxicated Driver Program (IDP)

If you are a Kenosha County resident and have an OWI-related requirement, this page explains what the Intoxicated Driver Program involves — the assessment, the Driver Safety Plan, the deadlines, and the fees — in plain language. Throughout your contact with Hope Council, you will be treated in a respectful, courteous, and professional manner. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.

Call to Schedule: 262-658-8166

Complete the Intake Package

The IDP at a glance

Who this is for

Assessments are mandated for every person convicted of operating a vehicle while intoxicated or impaired. An assessment can also be completed voluntarily before conviction (pre-trial).

The deadlines

You are required to schedule your assessment within 14 days of your conviction, or within 45 days of your order from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. State law sets these timelines — prompt participation matters.

The appointment

An interview with a Wisconsin-licensed, trained assessor, normally 45 minutes to an hour. Abstain from mood altering substances not used as prescribed for 24 hours prior to your appointment

The outcome

A Driver Safety Plan — a referral to an education program (Traffic Safety School), a treatment program, or both. Once complete, the Department of Transportation will be updated, and you will receive a report for your records.

Why this is required

Wisconsin is serious about reducing the personal loss and tragedy brought about by impaired driving. That is why the law does not stop at a fine and license suspension. State law requires you to complete an assessment and a Driver Safety Plan in order to have full driving privileges in Wisconsin and other states. Hope Council is required by law to follow certain procedures throughout this process.

What happens at the assessment

The assessment appointment consists of an interview with a State of Wisconsin-licensed, trained assessor. Its purpose is to determine your level of alcohol or other drug use and develop a Driver Safety Plan. The appointment normally takes 45 minutes to an hour.

You are expected to abstain from any use of alcohol, illegal, or non-prescribed drugs for 24 hours preceding your scheduled assessment appointment. In some cases, a second visit or permission to contact a family member or other person will be required.

The Driver Safety Plan

During the assessment interview, a Driver Safety Plan is developed based on the results of the assessment. Driver Safety Plans result in a referral to an education program (Traffic Safety School), a treatment program, or in some cases both.

When you have successfully completed your assessment and Driver Safety Plan, Hope Council sends a completion report to the Department of Transportation. If you do not promptly complete the assessment and Driver Safety Plan, Hope Council is required by law to send a non-compliance report to the Department of Transportation, and your driving privileges may be withdrawn.

If you complete the assessment before your conviction, completion of the Driver Safety Plan may be required by the Department of Transportation even if you are not convicted. However, this is uncommon.

How to schedule your assessment

1

Complete the intake package

Full program information is in the Intake Package, available online and in person at the Hope Council office during regular business hours.

2

Provide photo ID

A copy of a valid government-issued photo ID is required.

3

Pay fees in full

Fees can be paid in person or over the phone. Payment in full is required before an appointment can be scheduled.

4

Schedule promptly

Within 14 days of conviction, or within 45 days of your Wisconsin Department of Transportation order.

State law permits that fees be associated with all aspects of the Intoxicated Driver Program process. The following fees apply in Kenosha County:

Assessment fee	$350.00
Non-compliance fee	$100.00
Re-Assessment / Amendment (active and eligible plans only)	$250.00
Extension fee	$100.00
Returned check	$40.00
Refund processing fee	$25.00
Out of State / Additional State Package add	$250.00

Additional costs vary depending on whether your Driver Safety Plan involves education and/or counseling. You are responsible for all education costs. If your Driver Safety Plan involves counseling, costs for care are based on your insurance coverage and your ability to pay.

Additional fees may be charged for not completing requirements in a timely fashion. A non-compliance report will be sent to the Department of Transportation if fees are not paid, and your driving privileges may be withdrawn.

Fee schedule updated 06/01/2026.

A non-compliance fee may be charged if:

Your assessment is not scheduled within 14 days of conviction.
You do not pay for your assessment.
You do not consent to collateral contacts (a spouse, parent, significant other, or place of employment).
You fail to sign releases of information.
You do not satisfactorily complete your Driver Safety Plan and/or fail to consent to the recommendations of the plan.

Rescheduling and cancellation

There is no fee for cancellations made 48 hours or more in advance of the appointment.
A $100 fee applies to all assessment appointments canceled with less than 48 hours’ notice and to all no-shows.
An appointment is considered canceled if you are more than 15 minutes late, or if you are present but will not be seen due to a determination made by Hope Council staff.
All fees must be paid in full before an appointment can be rescheduled.

Appointment policies

Hope Council will refuse assessment services to any individual appearing for their appointment under the influence of any mood-altering substance not used as prescribed. If the assessor suspects impairment, the appointment will be considered canceled and must be rescheduled (see the rescheduling and cancellation policy above).

Your full attention is needed during the assessment, and all clients deserve privacy. No one else — including children or infants — is allowed to wait in the lobby or be present during your assessment. Failure to adhere to this rule will require you to reschedule.

Common Questions

What is the Intoxicated Driver Program?dooley2026-07-08T13:48:57-05:00

What is the Intoxicated Driver Program?

The IDP is Wisconsin’s required process after an OWI: an assessment with a licensed assessor that results in a Driver Safety Plan — education, treatment, or both. Completing it is required to have full driving privileges in Wisconsin and other states.

What should I bring or have ready?dooley2026-07-08T13:49:17-05:00

What should I bring or have ready?

A completed intake package, a copy of a valid government-issued photo ID, and payment in full. Arrive on time (more than 15 minutes late counts as a cancellation) and substance-free for at least 24 hours before your appointment.

Can I do the assessment before my court date?dooley2026-07-08T13:49:39-05:00

Can I do the assessment before my court date?

Yes — an assessment can be completed voluntarily before conviction (pre-trial). Note that if you complete it pre-trial, the Department of Transportation may require you to complete the Driver Safety Plan even if you are not convicted.

What happens if I don’t complete the program?dooley2026-07-08T13:51:53-05:00

What happens if I don’t complete the program?

Hope Council is required by law to send a non-compliance report to the Department of Transportation, and your driving privileges may be withdrawn. If you are at risk of missing a deadline, call 262-658-8166 — extensions exist (a fee applies), and acting early is always better.

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