Programs We Offer
Traffic Offender Intervention Program
Overview
TOIP
Road Sense Australia delivers an accredited community-based Traffic Offender Intervention Program (TOIP) designed to help participants understand road safety and become safer drivers.
Road Sense Australia has created one of Australia’s leading TOIP, providing education around road safety and responsible driving behaviours. Our approach integrates cognitive behavioural strategies with practical experiential learning. Our TOIP delivers the skills and necessary information to help shape positive perspectives, helping our participants develop into more responsible, and safer road users.
Overview
What is TOIP?
The Traffic Offender Intervention Program (TOIP) is a local court-based initiative designed for individuals who have pleaded guilty to, or been found guilty of, a traffic offence.
The primary goal of the program is to equip offenders with the knowledge and skills needed to cultivate positive attitude towards driving and adopt safer driving behaviours. Through education and intervention, TOIP aims to reduce recidivism and enhance overall road safety.
Program Structure
The Road Sense TOIP consists of 10 educational modules covering various aspects of road safety, the legal consequences of traffic offences, and the impact of dangerous driving on victims and the community. Our program is interactive and incorporates group discussions led by experienced facilitators.
Key Content Areas
- Understanding traffic laws and regulations
- The dangers of speeding, drink driving, and distracted driving
- The physical and emotional impact of road crashes
- Developing defensive driving skills
- Strategies for changing risky driving behaviours
Benefits of TOIP
- Provides practical knowledge & skills to become safer drivers
- Encourages positive behaviour & a greater sense of responsibility
- Reduces the likelihood of reoffending, contributing to safer roads
- Offers an opportunity to reflect on their actions & their consequences
Are you eligible?
Who Can Participate in TOIP
The Traffic Offender Intervention Program (TOIP) is designed for drivers who have been referred to the program due to a court-related matter or by Roads and Maritime Services (RMS).
The program aims to equip offenders with the knowledge and skills needed to foster positive driving attitudes and adopt safer driving behaviours. Participants can be referred to TOIP by a court, a lawyer, or they can self-refer. Additionally, a Driver Education Course (DEC) is a similar referral program from RMS that follows the same format and delivery as TOIP.
Our Difference
Why Choose TOIP With Us?
As a trusted non-profit organisation, our Traffic Offender Intervention Program (TOIP) has successfully helped over 75,000 become safer road users. By choosing us, you benefit from our extensive experience and dedication to road safety.
Our program not only provides high-quality education but also ensures that proceeds from our programs are reinvested into the community. This commitment helps fund various road safety initiatives and support services, amplifying the positive impact of your participation.
NSW Accredited Online Program Provider
Our online program provides participants with unlimited, self-paced access for a one-month period, ensuring flexibility and convenience.
24/7 Support
Our dedicated team is available around the clock to assist you with any questions or issues, providing continuous support to enhance your learning experience.
Trusted and Established
We are a trusted provider across New South Wales, with over 12,000 referrals annually from lawyers, Courts & various other community organisations. Our established reputation reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality education & support to improve road safety.
Locations
Find a Face-to-Face Program
Road Sense Australia offer face-to-face TOIP at select locations across NSW & WA
Albury
Quest Hotel – 450 Townsend Street, Albury
Bankstown
Rydges Hotel – 874 Hume Highway, Bass Hill
Batemans Bay
Batemans Bay Resort – 49 Beach Road, Batemans Bay
Bathurst
RSL Club – 114 Rankin Street, Bathurst
Bega
Bega Valley Civic Centre – Zingel Place, Bega
Bourke
Digger On The Darling – 23-25 Sturt Street, Bourke
Broken Hill
Musicians Club – 276 Crystal Street, Broken Hill
Cabramatta
Mounties Club – 101 Meadows Road, Mt Pritchard
Coffs Harbour
The Seminar Hutt – 6 Duke Street, Coffs Harbour
Dubbo
Neighbourhood Centre (Masonic Centre) – 31-33 Church Street, Dubbo
Fairfield
Youth & Community Centre – 55 Vine Street, Fairfield
Gosford
147 Maidens Brush Road, Wyoming
Griffith
Leagues Club – 2 Bridge Road, Griffith
Hornsby
Magpies Waitara – 11-37 Alexandria Parade, Waitara
Katoomba
Community Centre – 81-83 Katoomba Street, Katoomba
Lismore
Invercauld House – 163 Invercauld Road, Goonellabah
Liverpool
Quest Hotel – 39 Scott Street, Liverpool
Mascot
Adina Apartment Hotel – 17 Bourke Road, Mascot
Newcastle
Mercure Hotel Charlestown – 109 Madison Drive, Charlestown
Northern Beaches
Harbord Diggers – 88 Evans Street, Freshwater
Nowra
Pleasant Way River Lodge – 9 Pleasant Way, Nowra
Parramatta
Rydges Hotel – 116- 118 James Ruse Drive, Rosehill
Penrith
Penrith RSL – 8 Tindale Street, Penrith
Port Macquarie
Westport Club – 25 Buller Street, Port Macquarie
Queanbeyan
Community Centre – 25 – 31 Jerrabomberra Parkway, Jerrabomberra
Sydney CBD
Adina Apartments – 55 Shelley St, Sydney
Taree
Club Taree – 121 Wingham Rd, Taree
Tweed Heads
Civic and Cultural Centre – Cnr Brett St and Wharf St, Tweed Head
Wagga Wagga
Riverina Community College – 90-98 Murray Street, Wagga Wagga
Windsor
Deerubbin Centre – Hawkesbury Regional Gallery 300 George Street, Windsor
Wollongong
Sage Hotel – 60-62 Harbour Street, Wollongong
Perth
Mount Lawley Golf Club – 1 Walter Road, Inglewood WA, 6052
Online programs are available across all other States & Territories.
Helping you find the answers
Frequently Asked Questions
- The program consists of 11 core modules, with a post program self-evaluation
- Programs can be completed
- Online
- Via Virtual Classroom – over Zoom
- Face-to-face across select locations in NSW & WA
Click here, to visit our online registration page or call us on 1300 810 008
All completion options cost $185.00
Please note if you are an RMS/ITOP referral, additional costs for certificate postage will be incurred for online/zoom program completion.
TOIP has been developed to promote further understanding of road safety and the potential consequences of risky driving behaviour. It provides you with the information and skills necessary to develop safe driving attitudes and behaviours.
We cannot guarantee you a lesser sentence because you complete our drivers’ offender course.
There are there are many variables that can affect your sentence:
- Your driving history
- The circumstances surrounding your offence
- Your attitude towards the police/law enforcement
- How you act at Court
- What you have learnt from your experiences and from completing TOIP
- Your lawyer
- A Magistrate will take these factors and others into consideration at the time of handing down their sentence. It is only the Magistrate that can determine your sentence.
However, there are things that you can do to help your case, and in addition to completing TOIP, having a great lawyer is a good place to start. You need to be open and honest with them about everything and they will try to use the law to your advantage.
A TOIP “Court Report” is a digital Certificate of Participation that Road Sense provides to you, the Court of Referral and your legal representation (if you have one). The Report outlines your attendance/participation at the program and may include any comments that you have made to us about your circumstances. The Court report is issued for all TOIP referrals whether you pass, fail or fail to attend the program.
An RMS Driver Education Course Certificate (DEC Certificate) is a physical piece of paper that we provide to you (on satisfactorily completing the program) that you must present in person at an RMS or Service NSW location. Program providers (such as Road Sense) are not authorised by the RMS to present this on your behalf.
Register For a TOIP Course Today
Road Sense Australia’s TOIP is one of the most beneficial learning programs drivers can experience. We provide one of the best TOIP programs in Australia and know that if magistrates could recommend one program to drivers, it would be ours. Become a safe driver today with Road Sense Australia.