Shifting Gears is a programme for adult clients who have committed the following road offences:

• Driving under the influence of alcohol
• Driving with a blood alcohol level in excess of the legal limits
• Reckless and negligent driving

The purpose of the programme is to:

• Have a positive impact on driving behaviour that is sustained, so that South Africans can be safe on the road
• Develop and enhance the participants’ understanding of the implications of their choices and behaviour, both on themselves and on others.