In recent years, a larger number of “safe driving” programs have been set up for drivers who’ve gotten in trouble with the law because of some episode related to their drinking. These programs have many different names — such as Alcohol Safety Action Project (A.S.A.P.), Driving While Intoxicated (D.W.I.), Driving Under the Influence (D.U.I.), and the like. Many A.A. committees that cooperate with these programs offer attendees a chance to learn about A.A., and some are now members of A.A. as a result.
O`ahu Intergroup participates with the The State of Hawaii Judicial Driver Education program, which administers a 14-hour, court-ordered DUI program to individuals who’ve been arrested for impaired driving. The course places a great deal of emphasis on personal reflection. On the second day of the class, speakers are brought in to share their real-world perspectives. Course evaluations have indicated that guest speakers sharing their personal stories have been one of the most valuable aspects of the course.
Every six weeks or so, Intergroup provides a speaker and DUI Coordinator from our fellowship to the current DUI class. Volunteers are asked to briefly share their own experience with drunk driving and how Alcoholics Anonymous has helped them to stop drinking. To gain a better understanding of the specific talking points, we ask volunteers to read the Speaking at Non-A.A. Meetings || P-40 
pamphlet in advance.
An excerpt from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous states: “Practical experience shows that nothing will so much insure immunity from drinking as intensive work with other alcoholics. It works when other activities fail…. You can help when no one else can…. because of your own drinking experience, you can be uniquely useful to other alcoholics. So cooperate; never criticize. To be helpful is our only aim.” Therefore, as long as carrying the message helps us maintain our own sobriety, we consider it a success. Our only responsibility is to make the message of A.A. freely available. How the listener responds is up to them. Only one “statistic” interests us in A.A. — the next person who may need our help. —Printed with permission from A.A. World Services