Dear Young Driver,
Welcome to Teens Learning Control (TLC)! TLC is aimed at young drivers 21 and under who are convicted of various driving offenses ranging from a broken taillight to driving under the influence, as well as any other offenses at the Court's discretion. Unfortunately, automobiles accidents are the leading cause of death among young people. The goal of the TLC program is to educate you and prevent negative driving behaviors in the future. The program also attempts to provide you with life skills that can be applied to all areas of living.
Depending on your particular traffic offense(s), you will be placed in one of the four TLC Modules. Each module has different requirements including some combination of educational videos, exams, driver's educational classes, interactive peer groups, seminars, and community service.
Please take a moment to meet the Atlanta Municipal Court's TLC staff:
Nan Hayes TLC Program Coordinator (404) 588-5904, nhayes@atlantaga.gov
Danielle Brock TLC Coordinator (404) 588-5912, dbrock@atlantaga.gov
John Gilkey TLC Coordinator (404) 588-5911, jgilkey@atlantaga.gov
Brenda French Administrative Assistant (404) 588-5911, bfrench@atlantaga.gov
YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THE PROGRAM WITHIN 72 HOURS OF SENTENCING
I. REGISTRATION:
Step 1: Assessment
Carefully read and completely fill out this Assessment form, please print and fax it to (404) 588-5995 or email it to tlcprogram@atlantaga.gov, nhayes@atlantaga.gov, jgilkey@atlantaga.gov, or dbrock@atlantaga.gov.
Step 2: Module Assignment and Community Service Requirements
Review and sign the Module Requirements Form(s). Each "Module" form ( Module I , Module II, Module III, and Module IV Spanish module, and Module V ) identifies most violations as well as program steps/requirements. Based on the information provided to you in court, please review the Module to which you were sentenced. If you were not given any information regarding which Module is applicable to your sentence, click here (Court Order), use the violation list to select a Module. *TLC Module Overview
Module III Participants: You have an additional Defensive Driving Course to take. It must be a state certified 6-8 hour course. (Do not confuse this requirement with the ALive at 25 class you must attend). For information on the Defensive Driving Course, please contact the Department of Driver Services for a state certified driver improvement clinic.
Modules II, III, IV and V have a community service component. Please carefully read the Community Service Waiver, the Community Service Sign-In Sheet, and the Community Service FAQ. Print the waiver and sign it. Print the Sign-In Sheet and take it with you each time you work Community Service hours. You will be responsible for maintaining this document. Once your community service hours are complete, please turn in your "Sign in Sheet" for a Certificate of Completion. The Certificate can be obtained from Mr. Allen, the Community Service Coordinator. If you have any questions about Community Service, read the FAQ.
Community Service Waiver.
Community Service Sign in Sheet
Community Service FAQ
Please email, fax or PDF your:
1. Assessment (completed)
2. Module Requirement Form (signed)
3. Community Service Waiver (signed)
Fax: (404) 588-5995
or
tlcprogram@atlantaga.gov
THIS COMPLETES YOUR REGISTRATION.
II. MODULE COMPLETION:
As soon as registration forms are completed and faxed into the TLC office, begin working on the completion of your Module Requirements immediately. Documentation of completion of these requirements are to be turned in two business days before your compliance hearing (reset date). You may bring them to the TLC office or fax them. Documentation will not be accepted by TLC staff on the day of your compliance hearing.
Step 1: Registering for Classes offered at the Court: FYI, C=C, Drug Education Course (Module V)
FYI, C=C and Drug Education Course (Module V) classes are TLC courses offered by the TLC/Court staff. Once you have completed the Registration, please contact a TLC coordinator to schedule the courses. Classes are assigned based on availability. You are completely responsible for registering for and getting to your assigned classes on time.
FYI, C=C, Drug Education Course Class and Video Descriptions
Registration for these classes must be made by phone or in person. No Walk-ins will be accepted on the day of the class.
Danielle Brock TLC Coordinator (404) 588-5912
Nan Hayes TLC Program Coordinator (404) 588-5904
Step 2: Registering for and Attending Classes not offered at the Court: MADD VIP, ALIVE AT 25, Defensive Driving Courses
MADD VICTIM IMPACT PANEL INFORMATION:
MADD Victim Impact Panel - The Victim Impact Panel (VIP) is one of MADD's most widely recognized programs. This panel gives victims and survivors of drunk driving crashes an opportunity to share their story with offenders, probationers, and traffic violators. MADD Panels aim to prevent underage drinking, change attitudes and behaviors and reduce impaired driving recidivism rates. *Information obtained from MADD VIP brochure
*No eating, drinking, sleepling, reading, talking, etc allowed during the panel. If you violate this policy, you will be asked to leave and your fee will NOT be refunded.
Additional information on MADD VIP:
Please visit www.maddga.org for class dates, times and location. No pre-registration required. Simply show up on time. $50 money order ONLY. Must bring photo ID.
Any questions about the panel should be directed to MADD State Office at (770) 615-3735 (Main) or (877) 430-7596 (Toll Free).
ALIVE AT 25 INFORMATION
Alive at 25 is a Defensive Driving Course that specifically addresses the issues and situations affecting drivers between the ages of 16 and 24. The highly interactive four-hour program teaches young adults to take control- as drivers and passengers. Through real-world experiences, group discussion, interactive media segments, and even humor, DDC- Alive at 25 is a fun way to learn an important message. *Information obtained from Alive at 25 brochure
Two Locations: Please click on one of the links below to view dates, times and registration information
DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE INFORMATION (For Module III participants only)
Defensive Driving Course - This must be a state certified 6-8 hour course. For information on taking this course, contact the Department of Driver Services for a state certified driver improvement clinic.
Please review the Standards of Proof for acceptable documents to complete your module.
III. OUT OF STATE TLC MODULE COMPLETION:
"I AM OUT OF STATE, HOW CAN I COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM?"
Step 1: Register with the Program. Verification of out of state status will be confirmed by a TLC Coordinator.
Step 2: Once your out of state is confirmed (for those participants that live and/or attend college out of state), complete the Alternative FYI and C=C class Assignment. For information concerning Teenage and Adult Driver Responsibility Act, please view the Governor's Office of Highway Safety Link
You will also be able to complete Alive at 25 and the MADD VIP (Victim Impact Panel) in a local county near you. Please click on the links, enter the city or zip code to locate the nearest ALIVE at 25 and MADD VIP chapters.
Module III Out of State Participants: You have an additional Defensive Driving Course to take. It must be a state certified 6-8 hour course. (Do not confuse this requirement with the ALIVE at 25 class you must attend). For information on the Defensive Driving Course, please contact the Department of Driver Services for a state certified driver improvement clinic in your area.
Please Note: As soon as registration forms are completed and faxed into the TLC office, please promptly begin working on the completion of your Module Requirements. Documentation of completion of these requirements are to be turned in two business days before your compliance hearing (reset date). You may bring them to the TLC office or fax them. Documentation will nt be accepted by TLC staff on the day of your compliance hearing. You will need to bring them to Court with you and give them to the Public Defender assigned to TLC.