The intervention aims at (1) giving information about alcohol and legislation (2) countering certain
unrealistic thoughts about driving and self‐image and (3) increasing awareness of group‐pressure and
risks. The programme consists of group sessions (6 to 10 participants) of 20 hours and lasts 5 days (one
Saturday and four evenings). The time lag between offence and course is between 3 and 12 months).
The institution organising the courses is the Belgian Road Safety Institute (IBSR). The course leaders
are social workers or psychologists with special training in group work and driving behaviour. The
costs associated with the intervention are 280 € for each participant; they are paid by the federal
government. The programme is not combined with other measures.