DUI classes by state · New York
Court-Ordered DUI Classes in New York
In New York, the court-ordered DUI/DWI education requirement is the Impaired Driver Program (IDP), overseen by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Here's how it works, whether an online class is accepted, and how to find a provider your court will accept.
Quick answer: in person or online in New York?
In-person required. The IDP is delivered in person: participants attend seven weekly classroom sessions (16 hours total) with a state-approved provider. The NY DMV states plainly that it "does not accept on-line programs at this time," so the IDP requirement cannot be satisfied remotely. Your court and the DMV decide what counts — confirm the format and the specific provider before you enroll or pay.
Program structure in New York
| Program / level | Length | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Impaired Driver Program (IDP) | Seven weekly classroom sessions, 16 hours total (~7 weeks) | Drivers enrolling for a conditional license/privilege or to satisfy a court/DMV requirement after an alcohol- or drug-related conviction |
New York-specific rules to know
- You enroll in person at a NY DMV office; there is a non-refundable $75 DMV enrollment fee plus a program fee of up to $233 paid to the provider.
- The IDP includes a preliminary screening; those identified as at-risk get a clinical assessment and may have to complete treatment to finish the IDP.
- A conditional license can be issued only one time; if a court mandates the IDP after prior participation, you are not eligible for a conditional license.
- On completion you receive a Notice of Completion, transmitted electronically to the DMV; relicensing is handled by the DMV Driver Improvement Unit.
Find an approved DUI class provider in New York
Start with the official state list — it's the one your court is most likely to accept — then confirm the specific provider with your court or probation officer:
Prefer to look on a map? Search Google Maps for DUI classes in New York — then check any provider against the official list above and your court order before enrolling.
Source & accuracy: compiled from New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and official New York licensing sources. Court requirements change and vary by case — always confirm the program, format, hours, and an accepted provider with your court and the DMV before enrolling. Sources: dmv.ny.gov/points-and-penalties/impaired-driver-program-idp, dmv.ny.gov/points-and-penalties/impaired-driver-programs-idp-by-county, dmv.ny.gov/points-and-penalties/relicensing-after-the-idp, oasas.ny.gov/treatment/impaired-driver-program-participants.