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

11/29 – 11/30/2025 – Los Angeles

Start Time: 11/29/2025 7:00 AM

End Time: 11/30/2025 3:30 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 Maisie Webber via e-mail Maisie.Webber@chp.ca.gov. For more information, please call (818) 240-8200.

Fee: No

Pre-Requisites: SFST

POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-038

Event Location: 777 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015.

12/01 – 12/02/2025 – San Diego

Start Time: 12/01/2025 8:00 AM

End Time: 12/02/2025 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 Adolfo Moriel via e-mail AMoriel@chp.ca.gov. For more information, please call (858) 293-6000 or (951) 764-4004.

Fee: No

Pre-Requisites: SFST

POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-044

Event Location: 5902 Kearny Road, San Diego, CA 92123.

12/3 – 12/4/2025 – Glendale

Start Time: 12/03/2025 8:00 AM

End Time: 12/04/2025 6:00 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 Bryan Duncan via e-mail bduncan@glendaleca.gov. For more information, please call (818) 548-4840 or (818) 402-6681.

Fee: No

Pre-Requisites: SFST

POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-047

Event Location: 131 N. Isabel Street, Glendale, CA 91206.

12/4 – 12/5/2025 – Riverside ***THIS CLASS IS FULL***

Start Time: 12/04/2025 8:00 AM
End Time: 12/05/2025 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 Amanda Beeman via e-mail abeeman@riversideca.gov. For more information, please call (951) 826-8723 or (951) 529-5117.
Fee: No
Pre-Requisites: SFST
POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-035
Event Location: 10540 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92505 - Upstairs Training Room.

12/6 – 12/7/2025 –Rancho Cucamonga

Start Time: 12/06/2025 7:00 AM

End Time: 12/07/2025 3:30 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 Kasey Banuelos via e-mail KBanuelos@chp.ca.gov. For more information, please call (909) 980-3994.

Fee: No

Pre-Requisites: SFST

POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-039

Event Location: 9530 Pittsburg Ave., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 – CHP Rancho Cucamonga Station.

12/15 – 12/16/2025 – Chula Vista

Start Time: 12/15/2025 8:00 AM

End Time: 12/16/2025 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 Alicia McLaughlin via e-mail achudy@chulavistapdca.gov. For more information, please call (619) 407-3524.

Fee: No

Pre-Requisites: SFST

POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-042

Event Location: 315 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910.

12/18 – 12/19/2025 – Bakersfield

Start Time: 12/18/2025 8:00 AM

End Time: 12/19/2025 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 Iturriria via e-mail miturriria@kernda.org. For more information, please call (661) 448-2321.

Fee: No

Pre-Requisites: SFST

POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-049

Event Location: 1300 18^th Street Suite D, Bakersfield, CA 93301 – Kern County District Attorney’s Office.

12/22 – 12/23/2025 – San Diego

Start Time: 12/22/2025 8:00 AM

End Time: 12/23/2025 5:00 PM

Training Request Form (CHP 522 Link)

Fee: No

Pre-Requisites: SFST

POST CCN: 1270-20272-25-045

Event Location: 5902 Kearny Road, San Diego, CA 92123.

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.

01/28 – 01/29/2026 – Santa Cruz ***THIS CLASS IS FULL***

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.

2/2 – 2/3/2026 – Orange County Sheriff

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

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.

06/17 – 06/18/2026 – 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.

07/16 – 07/17/2026 – 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.

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.