PADDD Live Online Classes
Real People. Real Stories. Real Consequences.
100% online • Maryland court accepted • One-time 4-hour sessionPositive Alternatives to Dangerous and Destructive Decisions (PADDD) provides live online prevention classes for individuals who need to complete an educational program related to traffic violations, impaired driving, reckless driving, or other dangerous driving behaviors.
PADDD is listed with Maryland’s alternative sentencing programs and accepts:
- Court-ordered participants
- Lawyer-referred clients
- Parent-recommended teen drivers
- Employer-referred participants
- Individuals seeking proactive education
Choose Your Live Class From The Schedule Below
Monday Evening Live Class
After-work online class
A convenient weekday evening option for participants who prefer a live classroom experience after work or school.
- Mondays • 4:45 PM – 9:00 PM ET
- Live instructors and participant interaction
- Online through GoTo Meeting
- Up to 40 participants per class
Saturday Morning Live Class
Complete your class early
Finish your PADDD requirement Saturday morning and move forward with your weekend.
- Saturdays • 7:45 AM – 12:00 PM ET
- Live instructors and participant interaction
- Online through GoTo Meeting
- Up to 40 participants per class
What You’ll Learn
PADDD’s prevention program is taught by experienced professionals who have personally witnessed the consequences of dangerous driving decisions.
Our staff includes:
- Registered nurses
- Police officers
- EMTs and paramedics
- Medical professionals
- Trauma survivors and affected family members
The class focuses on crash prevention, impaired driving awareness, and the real-life consequences of reckless behavior behind the wheel.
Four-Hour Program Overview
First Hour
Introduction & Law Enforcement Perspective
Police officers review Maryland driving laws, dangerous driving behaviors, and the legal consequences of impaired, distracted, aggressive, and reckless driving.
Second Hour
EMS & Emergency Response Perspective
EMTs and paramedics explain how serious crashes impact victims, families, and emergency responders through real-world rescue and trauma response experiences.
Third Hour
Medical Perspective & True Stories
Nurses and medical professionals discuss trauma care, hospital treatment, life-changing injuries, and the lasting impact dangerous driving decisions can have on individuals and families.
Fourth Hour
Survivor Stories & Prevention Strategies
Recovered patients and family members share personal experiences related to serious crashes. Participants also learn positive injury prevention and safer driving strategies moving forward.
Live Online Class Requirements
All PADDD live classes are held online using GoTo Meeting. Please download and install the app here: https://www.goto.com/download
Participants are required to:
- Attend the full four-hour session
- Remain visible on camera during class
- Use a laptop, desktop, tablet, or smartphone with camera and microphone capability
- Participate respectfully throughout the session
Participants should be seated at a table, desk, or sofa during class. Attendance while driving is strictly prohibited.
PADDD staff monitor attendance throughout the program to verify participation for court documentation purposes.
Before Your Class
After registration:
- Payment is required to hold your seat
- Instructions and meeting links are emailed the evening before class
- Participants should log in approximately 30 minutes before class begins
- If using a phone or tablet, download the GoTo Meeting app before class
Court Letters & Completion
PADDD completion letters are issued after successful participation in the full live session.
Because the review process takes place during the live class, there is no additional paper or follow-up phone review required after class completion.
Maryland courts statewide accept PADDD completion letters.