Zona Seca

ZONA SECA

Zona Seca, Inc. has served over 75,000 people in its 50 years of operation. Lives have been saved and families have reunited because of this agency’s efforts. Santa Barbara and its surrounding communities continue to benefit from the dedication of our staff working in our programs.

ZONA SECA DUI PROGRAM

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Zona Seca’s Driving Under the Influence Program is for first-time offenders convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or both. Clients are referred by the courts in South and North County Santa Barbara to one of five programs: Wet Reckless, 12-Hour Education, Three-Month, Six-Month, or Nine-Month. Clients may also volunteer to enroll for DMV purposes with an H6 printout. The program emphasizes alcohol and drug awareness following California Title 9 requirements.

VIRTUAL DUI PROGRAM SERVICES

Zona Seca offers virtual DUI services via Zoom. Certified by the State of California, this service supports clients with limited transportation and increases program accessibility. Whether court-mandated or voluntary for DMV purposes, clients can complete DUI education conveniently and securely from home.

LIVE VIRTUAL SERVICES GUIDELINES

To receive credit for a Zoom session, clients must:

• Display full legal name (no initials or nicknames).
• Keep camera and microphone ON during the entire session.
• Avoid virtual or blurred backgrounds.
• Attend in a private, distraction-free room.
• Stay for the entire session (no leaving or sleeping).
• Reconnect within 2-3 minutes if disconnected.
• Avoid alcohol/drug use before or during the session.
• Use DocuSign for e-signature at the start of class.
• Classes are held once per week for 2 hours; expedited classes are NOT offered.

PROGRAMS OFFERED

WET RECKLESS PROGRAM (SB1176, BAC .09 OR BELOW)

• 12-hour alcohol education over six weeks.
• Attendance and participation are mandatory.
• DMV does not grant restricted licenses.

12-HOUR EDUCATION PROGRAM (23410 VC, ANY BAC)

• Six-week program for ages 18–20.
• Attendance, punctuality, and participation are mandatory.
• DMV restricted licenses are not granted for minors under California Zero Tolerance Law.

THREE-MONTH DUI PROGRAM (AB541, BAC .08 – .19)

• 15-week program, 31.5 hours total.
• Includes enrollment interview, 16 hours of education, 14 hours group sessions, 3 individual counseling sessions.
• Option to request Proof of Enrollment (DL107) for restricted license if over 21.

SIX-MONTH DUI PROGRAM (AB762, BAC .20+ CONVICTED BEFORE JAN. 01, 2006)

• Minimum six months, 48 hours total.
• Includes enrollment interview, 12 hours of education, 34 hours group sessions, assessment, 4 status checks, end-of-program interview.
• Option to request Proof of Enrollment (DL107) for restricted license if over 21.

NINE-MONTH DUI PROGRAM (AB1353, BAC .20+ CONVICTED AFTER JAN. 01, 2006)

• Minimum nine months, 60 hours total.
• Includes enrollment interview, 12 hours of education, 46 hours group sessions, assessment, 6 status checks, end-of-program interview.
• Option to request Proof of Enrollment (DL107) for restricted license if over 21.

RESTRICTED LICENSE ELIGIBILITY

• Only one DUI conviction in the past 10 years.
• Must have submitted to a chemical test at the time of arrest.
• Must be over age 21.
• Mandatory 30-day suspension must have elapsed.
• License must not be suspended or revoked for any other reason.

HOW TO APPLY FOR A RESTRICTED LICENSE

1. Enroll in an approved DUI First Offender program. Request Proof of Enrollment Certificate (DL107) be filed with DMV.
2. Obtain proof of financial responsibility (SR-22, surety bond, or $35,000 cash deposit).
3. Complete the application for a noncommercial restricted license and bring it with proof of financial responsibility to the DMV. Fees: $250 penalty + $125 reissue.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

1. Create an environment enabling participants to address alcohol or drug abuse and protect public safety.
2. Provide accurate education about chemical dependency and its effects.
3. Encourage responsibility for continued use/abuse of alcohol/drugs.
4. Support participants in making permanent lifestyle changes to prevent future problems.