ARIDE
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) Course
Background:
The Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) program was developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) with input from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) and the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police. ARIDE was created to address the gap in training between the Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) and the Drug Evaluation and Classification (DEC) Program.
ARIDE is intended to bridge the gap between these two programs by providing officers with general knowledge related to drug impairment and by promoting the use of DREs in states that have the DEC Program. One of the more significant aspects of ARIDE is its review and required student demonstration of the SFST proficiency requirements.
This course will train law enforcement officers to observe, identify, and articulate the signs of impairment related to drugs, alcohol or a combination of both, in order to reduce the number of impaired drivers and impaired driving related traffic collisions. This course will train other criminal justice professionals (prosecutors, toxicologists, etc.) to understand the signs of impairment related to drugs, alcohol, or a combination of both and enable them to effectively work with law enforcement in order to reduce the number of impaired drivers and impaired driving related traffic collisions.
Course Description
This course is a 16 hour classroom course which includes instruction on:
- SFST Review
- The Seven Major Drug Categories
- Signs and Symptomology
- Physiology of Drugs
- Drug Combinations
- Courtroom Testimony
- Report Writing
Pre-requisites
In order to qualify for this course, prospective students must have successfully completed a minimum of 16 hours of a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified SFST course consisting of IACP/NHTSA approved SFST instruction. Personnel should have experience using the SFSTs in order to understand and complete the course. Additionally, in order to be considered for training in the ARIDE program, a person must be employed under direct contact of a criminal justice agency or institution involved in providing training services to law enforcement agencies.
Registration
Upcoming classes may be found in the Schedule of Classes page under ARIDE. In order to register for this course, students are required to electronically submit a Training Request (PDF) form as well as a copy of their SFST certificates to the course coordinator. An email with a name and POST ID number will not suffice to reserve a roster spot.
Fees & Costs
There is no registration fee to attend this course. If a facility use fee is charged by the hosting agency, it will be noted in the expanded course description. This course is funded through the California Office of Traffic Safety DRE Grant. Travel reimbursement is not available for this course.
Hosting
If your agency is interested in hosting this course at your training facility, please contact the ARIDE State Coordinator, Officer Jeremy Pierman at (916) 843-4377 @ JPierman@chp.ca.gov.
Upcoming ARIDE Classes
1/8 – 1/9/2026 – Auburn
Start Time: 01/08/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 01/09/2026 5:00 PM
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Jeremy Pierman via e-mail Jpierman@chp.ca.gov. For more information, please call (916) 843-4377 or (916) 616-6757.
Fee: No
Pre-Requisites: SFST
POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-046
Event Location: 2929 Richardson Drive, Auburn, CA 95603 – Placer County Sheriff’s Office.
1/17 – 1/18/2026 – Los Angeles
Start Time: 01/17/2026 7:00 AM
End Time: 01/18/2026 4:00 PM
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Jayson Siller via e-mail 38711@lapd.online. For more information, please call (323) 276-2380 or (714) 553-2962.
Fee: No
Pre-Requisites: SFST
POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-052
Event Location: 1880 N Academy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
1/28 – 1/29/2026 – Santa Cruz ***THIS CLASS IS CLOSED***
Start Time: 01/28/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 01/29/2026 5:00 PM
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Sgt. Jamie Rios via e-mail jrios@chp.ca.gov. For more information, please call (831) 219-0200 or (831) 229-8051.
Fee: No
Pre-Requisites: SFST
POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-043
Event Location: 10395 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003.
1/29 – 1/30/2026 – Redding
Start Time: 01/29/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 01/30/2026 4:00 PM
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Aaron McLain via e-mail aaron.mclain@chp.ca.gov. For more information, please call (530) 225-0500 or (530) 276-1860.
Fee: No
Pre-Requisites: SFST
POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-050
Event Location: 4300 Caterpillar Road, Redding, CA 96003 – Shield Training Center.
2/2 – 2/3/2026 – Orange County Sheriff ***THIS CLASS IS FULL***
Start Time: 02/02/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 02/03/2026 5:00 PM
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Deputy Elliot Rubright via e-mail Erubright@ocsheriff.gov. For more information, please call (714) 912-3388.
Fee: No
Pre-Requisites: SFST
POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-040
Event Location: 1900 W. Katella Avenue, CA 92867 – Sandra Hutchins Law Enforcement Training Center.
2/12 – 2/13/2026 – San Bruno ***THIS CLASS IS FULL***
Start Time: 02/12/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 02/13/2026 5:00 PM
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Scott Smithmatungol via e-mail ssmithmatungol@sanbruno.ca.gov. For more information, please call (650) 616-7128 or (650) 515-2296.
Fee: No
Pre-Requisites: SFST
POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-048
Event Location: 1050 Bayhill Drive, San Bruno, CA 94066 – Courtyard by Marriott.
2/12 – 2/13/2026 – South Lake Tahoe
Start Time: 02/12/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 02/13/2026 5:00 PM
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Jonathan Bacon via e-mail jbacon@chp.ca.gov. For more information, please call (530) 539-9500 or (707) 639-7734.
Fee: No
Pre-Requisites: SFST
POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-059
Event Location: 35 College Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150.
2/16 – 2/17/2026 – Fullerton
Start Time: 02/16/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 02/17/2026 5:00 PM
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Patricia Arevalo-Odom via e-mail parevalo@fullertonpd.org. For more information, please call (714) 738-6749.
Fee: No
Pre-Requisites: SFST
POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-053
Event Location: 237 W. Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832 – Fullerton Police Department Mural Room.
2/25 – 2/26/2026 – Eureka
Start Time: 02/25/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 05/26/2026 5:00 PM
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Jeremy Pierman via e-mail Jpierman@chp.ca.gov. For more information, please call (916) 843-4377 or (916) 616-6757.
Fee: No
Pre-Requisites: SFST
POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-051
Event Location: 1 Marina Way, Eureka, CA 95501 – Wharfinger Building.
2/26 – 2/27/2026 – San Francisco
Start Time: 02/26/2026 0800
End Time: 02/27/2026 1700
Class Description: To register for this class please click on the link below. Upon completion of your registration, please send your completed CHP 522 to 30ImpairedDriving@chp.ca.gov and upon receipt, your student’s place in the class will be confirmed. For more information, please contact Lt. Matt Gutierrez at (916) 843-3036.
To register click link here: REGISTRATION
Event Description:
Fee: No
Pre-Requisites: SFST
POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-054
Event Location: 350 Amber Drive, San Francisco, CA 94131 – San Francisco Police Academy.
3/10 – 3/11/2026 – Fresno
Start Time: 03/10/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 03/11/2026 5:00 PM
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Matt Halvorson via e-mail
Fee: No
Pre-Requisites: SFST
POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-055
Event Location: 1380 E. Fortune Avenue, Fresno, CA 93725.
3/19 – 3/20/2026 – Santa Monica
Start Time: 03/19/2026 7:00 AM
End Time: 03/20/2026 4:00 PM
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Lantz Lewis via e-mail Lantz.Lewis@SantaMonica.gov. For more information, please call (310) 458-8993 or (818) 641-7397.
Fee: No
Pre-Requisites: SFST
POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-056
Event Location: 330 Olympic Drive, Santa Monica. CA 90401 – Santa Monica Institute.
3/25 – 3/26/2026 – Redwood City
Start Time: 03/25/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 03/26/2026 5:00 PM
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Katlin Olesky via e-mail kolesky@smcgov.org. For more information, please call (650) 573-2545.
Fee: No
Pre-Requisites: SFST
POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-058
Event Location: 1300 Maple Street, Redwood City, CA 94063 – Maple Street Correctional Center Multi Use Room.
4/1 – 4/2/2026 – Citrus Heights
Start Time: 04/01/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 04/02/2026 5:00 PM
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Spencer Greenlee via e-mail sgreenlee@citrusheights.net. For more information, please call (916) 727-5983 or (916) 226-0288.
Fee: No
Pre-Requisites: SFST
POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-057
Event Location: 6360 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 95621.
6/17 – 6/18/2026 – Irvine
Start Time: 06/17/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 06/18/2026 5:00 PM
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Hal Larum via e-mail hlarum@cityofirvine.org. For more information, please call (949) 300-3492.
Fee: No
Pre-Requisites: SFST
POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-018
Event Location: 39 Shady Canyon Drive, Irvine, CA 92603 – Quail Hill community Center.
7/16 – 7/17/2026 – Laguna Niguel - OCSD
Start Time: 07/16/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 07/17/2026 5:00 PM
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Elliot Rubright via e-mail Erubright@ocsheriff.gov. For more information, please call (714) 912-3388.
Fee: No
Pre-Requisites: SFST
POST CCN: 1270-20272-26-002
Event Location: 30111 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 – Laguna Niguel City Hall.
10/12 – 10/13/2026 – Redwood City
Start Time: 10/12/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 10/13/2026 5:00 PM
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Katlin Olesky via e-mail kolesky@smcgov.org. For more information, please call (650) 573-2545.
Fee: No
Pre-Requisites: SFST
POST CCN: 1270-20272-26-003
Event Location: 1300 Maple Street, Redwood City, CA 94063 – Maple Street Correctional Center Multi Use Room.
11/17 – 11/18/2026 – Irvine
Start Time: 11/17/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 11/18/2026 5:00 PM
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Sgt. Hal Larum via e-mail hlarum@cityofirvine.org. For more information, please call (949) 300-3492.
Fee: No
Pre-Requisites: SFST
POST CCN: 1270-20272-26-001
Event Location: 39 Shady Canyon Drive, Irvine, CA 92603 – Quail Hill Community Center.
12/7 – 12/8/2026 – Redwood City
Start Time: 12/07/2026 8:00 AM
End Time: 12/08/2026 5:00 PM
Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)
Class Description: To register for this class please submit a CHP 522, Training Request form along with your SFST certificate to Katlin Olesky via e-mail kolesky@smcgov.org. For more information, please call (650) 573-2545.
Fee: No
Pre-Requisites: SFST
POST CCN: 1270-20272-26-004
Event Location: 1300 Maple Street, Redwood City, CA 94063 – Maple Street Correctional Center Multi Use Room.