Northeast Florida Safety Council

What Northeast Florida Safety Council does

Northeast Florida Safety Council (NEFSC) is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1942 in Jacksonville, Florida, originally established by local businessmen to address traffic safety issues including alcohol, speeding, and lack of seat belt use. It now operates three physical office locations in Clay (Orange Park), Duval (Jacksonville), and St. Johns (St. Augustine) counties, and serves nine Northeast Florida counties (Baker, Clay, Columbia, Duval, Hamilton, Lafayette, Nassau, St. Johns, and Suwannee), including bi-monthly mobile classes in Nassau County.

The organization's core services span five program areas: (1) DUI School, providing state-mandated Level 1 (12-hour) and Level 2 (21-hour) educational programs for court-ordered license reinstatement under Florida Statute 316.193; (2) Driver Improvement Programs, including DETS, first-time driver courses, learner's permit exam preparation, point-reduction courses (4-hour, 8-hour, 12-hour), the 55 Driver insurance discount course, and behind-the-wheel training, delivered online through the FSC ASI Course platform in English and Spanish; (3) Ignition Interlock Device case management, with tiered violation pricing and monthly monitoring appointments, coordinated through a network of seven contracted IID vendors; (4) Special Supervision Services (SSS), providing screening and clinical supervision for hardship driver's license applicants under Florida Statute 322.271; and (5) Upstream Prevention, a sub-brand delivering substance misuse prevention, crisis intervention, and support group services for students ages 12-20. Course delivery technology is standard third-party (asicourse.com); no proprietary platforms or AI/ML capabilities are in use.

NEFSC's revenue model is primarily fee-for-service from mandated and elective individual program participation, with all fees nonrefundable and debit/credit-card payment required at most locations. Customers are directed through institutional referral channels (Florida courts, FLHSMV Bureau of Administrative Review, probation officers, attorneys, treatment providers) and self-referral; online registration is available but classes are in-person only. The organization's distribution is sales-led, referral-driven, and constrained by Florida state approvals that limit competition to a closed set of approved DUI program providers.

Name

Northeast Florida Safety Council

Legal name

Northeast Florida Safety Council

Website

https://nefsc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1942

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Northeast Florida Safety Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1942 in Jacksonville, FL, that delivers state-mandated DUI education, driver improvement courses, ignition interlock case management, hardship license supervision, and youth prevention programming across nine Northeast Florida counties via three offices.

Ownership category

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Product category

Traffic Safety Education

NAICS

Automobile Driving Schools (611692), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Traffic Enforcement & Road Safety (Highway Patrol, DUI, Collision Investigation) (BPAIAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Health, Safety & Compliance Training (CPR/First Aid, Safeguarding, Licensing) (EDACAIAH)

Keywords

• Driver safety education
• DUI education programs
• Traffic school services
• Driver improvement courses
• Substance abuse prevention

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. DUI Education Programs: State-mandated DUI educational programs (Level 1: 12 hours, Level 2: 21 hours) that convicted DUI offenders must complete per Florida Statute 316.193 for license reinstatement. Revenue is generated through course registration fees paid by court-ordered individuals.
2. Driver Improvement Courses: Various driver improvement programs including 4-hour first time driver courses, 8-hour basic driver improvement, 12-hour advanced driver improvement, and 55-driver courses for insurance discounts. Offered in English and Spanish.
3. Special Supervision Services: Clinical supervision and screening for hardship driver's license applicants. Program participation is mandatory for the life of the hardship license. Intake fee of $327.06.
4. Ignition Interlock Device Case Management: Case management appointments for IID violations with tiered pricing based on violation level (First: $25, Second: $55, Third: $60), plus monthly appointment fees ($45). Revenue from state-mandated monitoring.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Northeast Florida Safety Council provides state-mandated and elective traffic safety education services to individuals in nine Northeast Florida counties. Its core offerings include court-ordered DUI education (Level 1 and Level 2), online driver improvement courses, Special Supervision Services for hardship license applicants, Ignition Interlock Device case management, and youth prevention education through its Upstream Prevention brand. Services are delivered through three physical offices plus an online learning platform, generating revenue from course registration and supervision fees.

Product overview

Northeast Florida Safety Council offers a unified suite of safety education programs spanning three core service areas: DUI School (Level 1 and Level 2 programs for court-mandated offenders), Driver Improvement Programs (DIP) including DETS, first-time driver courses, permit exam prep, point reduction courses at various hour lengths, and specialized driver training, and Prevention Program Services through its Upstream Prevention brand targeting youth ages 12-20 with education, crisis intervention, and support group services. The organization also provides Special Supervision Services for hardship license applicants and Ignition Interlock Device case management. All driver education courses are delivered through the FSC ASI Course online platform (asicourse.com) in English and Spanish.

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Brands

• Upstream Prevention: Creating spaces for people and communities to engage their pain and to be empowered and encouraged to 'safely' find their way. Partnering with schools and communities to create supportive environments where individuals can address challenges and discover their path forward through innovative strategies, assessing, educating, and intervening to help transform difficulties into opportunities for growth and resilience.

Products and services

• DUI School State-mandated DUI educational program (Level 1: 12 hours, Level 2: 21 hours) combining classroom learning with expert evaluations to satisfy Florida Statute 316.193 requirements for license reinstatement, targeting court-ordered DUI offenders.
• 6-Hour Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) State-required 6-hour course for first-time driver's license applicants under 18, covering defensive driving, decision-making, and real-life driving scenarios.
• 4-Hour First Time Driver Course Online foundational course for new drivers, available in English and Spanish, covering essential driving knowledge and skills.
• Learner's Permit Exam Online Florida Permit Exam (Class E Knowledge Exam) for ages 14-17, with electronic reporting to Florida DMV.
• 4-Hour Basic Driver Improvement Course Online course for drivers who received traffic violations to prevent points on license, also available for insurance discounts and court-ordered requirements.
• 8-Hour Basic Driver Improvement Course Online course fulfilling court requirements for 8-hour basic and intermediate driver improvement, available in English and Spanish.
• 12-Hour Advanced Driver Improvement Course Comprehensive advanced driver improvement course for drivers with multiple violations or court-ordered requirements.
• 55 Driver Course State-approved course for drivers 55+ to qualify for 10% automobile insurance reduction under Florida Statute 627.0652.
• Behind-the-Wheel Training Practical driving lessons and road testing services for new and developing drivers.
• Special Supervision Services (SSS) State-approved program for hardship driver's license eligibility under Florida Statute 322.271, providing screening and clinical supervision for approved applicants; participation mandatory for life of hardship license.
• Ignition Interlock Device (IID) Services Case management and appointment services for DUI offenders required to install ignition interlock devices, including violation follow-up appointments and monthly monitoring aligned with Florida Statute 316.193.
• Upstream Support Group Safe support group providing high school students with tools to process their lives, build relationships, and develop lifelong coping skills.
• Upstream Prevention Program Comprehensive prevention program serving students ages 12-20, offering prevention education, crisis intervention, and support resources focused on substance misuse, mental health, and life skills development.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of addicted population started using before age 18
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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• RoadGuard Interlock (Nationwide Interlock)minorOthersContracted IID provider offering Draeger Interlock 7000 devices to DUI offenders required to install ignition interlock devices per Florida law.
• Low Cost Interlock, Inc.minorOthersContracted IID provider offering LCI-777 devices. Provides ignition interlock device services for DUI conviction compliance.
• IntoxalockminorOthersContracted IID provider offering 1001A devices for ignition interlock compliance monitoring.
• ALCOLOCKminorOthersContracted IID provider offering Alcolock LR devices for court-ordered ignition interlock installation.
• Smart StartminorOthersContracted IID provider offering SSI 2030 devices for DUI offender compliance monitoring.
• LifeSaferminorOthersContracted IID provider offering L250 devices for ignition interlock device requirements.
• Alcohol Detection Systems (ADS)minorOthersContracted IID provider offering Determinator 2 DM-909 devices for DUI conviction compliance.
• Pathways2LifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization referenced in The Transition Zone initiative that engages students ages 12-20 to help identify risks and make wise choices. Part of Upstream Prevention collaborative approach targeting at-risk youth.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/northeast-florida-safety-council

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Investors

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Investments

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