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Q: What is Back on Track?
A: Back on Track provides imformation and professional guidance to people who have operated a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. The program was created in 1998 to help people learn to separate drinking and other drug use from driving.
Q: Do I need to take Back on Track?
A:You need to take Back on Track if one of the following applies to you:
- driving or having care and control of any land or water motor vehicle (such as cars, trucks or boats) when your ability is impaired by alcohol or other drugs. - driving or having care and control of any land or water motor vehicle when your blood alcohol content is more than .08 per cent. - failing or refusing to provide a breath or blood sample.
Q: When should I register?
A: Register as soon as possible to avoid delays in getting your licence back or a further licence suspension. Early registration is especially important for first-time convicted offenders who wish to qualify for a reduced suspension. Q: How long does it take to complete
Back on Track? A: The time it takes to complete Back on
Track depends partly on why you need to take it, and partly on you. The fastest way to get through the program
is to register and book each required part as soon as possible. It is your responsibility to schedule each part of the program with your local Back on Track provider.
Once you are registered, completing Back on Track can take.
First-time offenders who qualify for a reduced suspension need only complete the assessment part of Back on Track within their suspension period; however, they must go on to complete the education or treatment and the follow-up part of the program. Q: How do I get my licence back? A:
You will need to:
These requirements must be met to begin the period when your licence has an ignition interlock condition.
You are advised to apply to have your licence reinstated as soon as possible to be sure that you have met
all these requirements. Q:Where can I get more information about
impaired driving laws, ignition interlock and the reduced suspension program?
A: Please visit the Ontario Ministry of Transportation
website at www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/impaired:
www.mto.gov.on.ca
Contact information
For more information about Back on Track or to register, please contact us by: In Toronto: 416 595-6593 Ontario toll-free: 1 888 814-5831 Call Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to speak to a
staff person; call at other times to listen to recorded information. info@remedial.net WEBSITE www.remedial.net Back on Track 33 Russell Street Toronto, ON M5S 2S1 Q: What is an ignition interlock condition? A: In Ontario, penalties for all impaired driving convictions
include a period following your suspension
when your licence has an ignition interlock
condition. During the ignition interlock period,
you may only drive a vehicle that is equipped with
an ignition interlock device. Q: What does taking Back on Track involve? A: Back on Track has three parts: the assessment, the education or treatment program and the six-month follow-up. What parts you need to take depends on why you are required to take Back on Track:
1. ASSESSMENT
The assessment takes about one hour and determines whether you need to take the education program or the treatment program.
2. EDUCATION OR TREATMENT PROGRAM Topics covered in this eight-hour program include:
Treatment Program
This 16-hour program covers the same topics as
the education program and also looks at:
The follow-up interview can only be done six months after completing the education or treatment program.
Q: Where do I go for Back on Track?
A: Local providers deliver the program in various locations in Ontario. A list of providers will be sent to you once your registration has been processed.
Q: How will I get to Back on Track?
A: It’s up to you to find a way to get to the program. Most people take public transit or a taxi, or ask someone to drive them.
Q: What if I don’t speak or understand English or French well?
A: The Back on Track program is offered in English, and is also available in French in some areas. Program materials are available in English or French.
If you have difficulty reading or speaking English or French, please note this when you register. You will need to bring a translator or interpreter to the program. This person must be 18 years of age or older.
Q: What if I have difficulty hearing or reading or have other special needs?
A: If you have any special needs that may make it difficult for you to participate in the program, please note them when you register.
Q: What do I need to do to pass?
A: To pass the program, you must meet the following requirements:
Q: How much does Back on Track cost?
A: For an impaired driving conviction, the fee is $578 For a warn range suspension, the fee is $178.
Q: What happens if I do not take Back on Track?
A: You will face further licence suspensions.
Q: How do I register?
A: You can register in the following ways:
ONLINEVisit our website at www.remedial.net
BY MAIL OR FAXContact the Back on Track office by phone to have the registration package mailed or faxed to you, or visit our website to print out the package. See the back of this brochure for contact information.