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PADDD Positive Alternatives to Dangerous and Destructive Decisions

PADDD Live Online Classes

Real People. Real Stories. Real Consequences.

100% online • Maryland court accepted • One-time 4-hour session

Positive 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 the live class from the schedule below that works best for you. Both classes provide the same educational program and satisfy the same requirement.

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.

Upcoming PADDD Live Classes

  • PADDD Trauma Prevention Monday Evening Class • live online

    • 01 Jun 2026
    • 4:45 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Online only laptop, tablet or phone
    • 28
    Register

    Positive Alternatives to Dangerous and Destructive Decisions (PADDD) is for anyone who needs to attend an educational program that is listed with the alternative sentencing programs for the State of Maryland. PADDD accepts court ordered, as well as lawyer, parents, & employer recommended clients who have had traffic violations. The program is a four hour, one time session with a staff that are experts in the field of Nursing, We provide information on crash prevention and the consequences of dangerous and destructive decisions due to poor driving.

    • First hour: Introduction & Police
    • Second hour: Emergency Medical Technician and/or Paramedic
    • Third hour: Nurse or medical professional & True Stories
    • Fourth: Recovered patient or Family member of a trauma patient & Injury prevention Strategies. 

    This is an online class only! Instructions will be emailed the night before the class. You will need a laptop, tablet or phone with a camera and microphone, as we will be monitoring you during class to make sure you are attending the full four-hour session. We use GoTo.com for the meeting and you may need to download the app if using a phone. You can download the free app here: https://www.goto.com/download

    Day of the class:

    • Eat a good meal
    • You are holding a seat for the class. If you fail to pay/attend, you will not be refunded and you will need to re-register and pay again. NO REFUNDS.
    • When you sign in, please use your first name & initial of last.
    • Be sure you have your camera on to get credit. We need to see you during the entire four-hour session.

    Sign up early to hold your spot, when we are full it will be hard to get a seat! You must pay when you register. 

    Show details

  • PADDD Trauma Prevention Saturday Morning Class • live online

    • 20 Jun 2026
    • 7:45 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Online only laptop, tablet or phone
    • 40
    Register

    Positive Alternatives to Dangerous and Destructive Decisions (PADDD) is for anyone who needs to attend an educational program that is listed with the alternative sentencing programs for the State of Maryland. PADDD accepts court ordered, as well as lawyer, parents, & employer recommended clients who have had traffic violations. The program is a four hour, one time session with a staff that are experts in the field of Nursing, We provide information on crash prevention and the consequences of dangerous and destructive decisions due to poor driving.

    • First hour: Introduction & Police
    • Second hour: Emergency Medical Technician and/or Paramedic
    • Third hour: Nurse or medical professional & True Stories
    • Fourth: Recovered patient or Family member of a trauma patient & Injury prevention Strategies. 

    This is an online class only! Instructions will be emailed the night before the class. You will need a laptop, tablet or phone with a camera and microphone, as we will be monitoring you during class to make sure you are attending the full four-hour session. We use GoTo.com for the meeting and you may need to download the app if using a phone. You can download the free app here: https://www.goto.com/download

    Day of the class:

    • Eat a good meal
    • You are holding a seat for the class. If you fail to pay/attend, you will not be refunded and you will need to re-register and pay again. NO REFUNDS.
    • When you sign in, please use your first name & initial of last.
    • Be sure you have your camera on to get credit. We need to see you during the entire four-hour session.

    Sign up early to hold your spot, when we are full it will be hard to get a seat! You must pay when you register. 

    Show details

  • PADDD Trauma Prevention Monday Evening Class • live online

    • 06 Jul 2026
    • 4:45 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Online only laptop, tablet or phone
    • 40
    Register

    Positive Alternatives to Dangerous and Destructive Decisions (PADDD) is for anyone who needs to attend an educational program that is listed with the alternative sentencing programs for the State of Maryland. PADDD accepts court ordered, as well as lawyer, parents, & employer recommended clients who have had traffic violations. The program is a four hour, one time session with a staff that are experts in the field of Nursing, We provide information on crash prevention and the consequences of dangerous and destructive decisions due to poor driving.

    • First hour: Introduction & Police
    • Second hour: Emergency Medical Technician and/or Paramedic
    • Third hour: Nurse or medical professional & True Stories
    • Fourth: Recovered patient or Family member of a trauma patient & Injury prevention Strategies. 

    This is an online class only! Instructions will be emailed the night before the class. You will need a laptop, tablet or phone with a camera and microphone, as we will be monitoring you during class to make sure you are attending the full four-hour session. We use GoTo.com for the meeting and you may need to download the app if using a phone. You can download the free app here: https://www.goto.com/download

    Day of the class:

    • Eat a good meal
    • You are holding a seat for the class. If you fail to pay/attend, you will not be refunded and you will need to re-register and pay again. NO REFUNDS.
    • When you sign in, please use your first name & initial of last.
    • Be sure you have your camera on to get credit. We need to see you during the entire four-hour session.

    Sign up early to hold your spot, when we are full it will be hard to get a seat! You must pay when you register. 

    Show details

  • PADDD Trauma Prevention Saturday Morning Class • live online

    • 18 Jul 2026
    • 7:45 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Online only laptop, tablet or phone
    • 40
    Register

    Positive Alternatives to Dangerous and Destructive Decisions (PADDD) is for anyone who needs to attend an educational program that is listed with the alternative sentencing programs for the State of Maryland. PADDD accepts court ordered, as well as lawyer, parents, & employer recommended clients who have had traffic violations. The program is a four hour, one time session with a staff that are experts in the field of Nursing, We provide information on crash prevention and the consequences of dangerous and destructive decisions due to poor driving.

    • First hour: Introduction & Police
    • Second hour: Emergency Medical Technician and/or Paramedic
    • Third hour: Nurse or medical professional & True Stories
    • Fourth: Recovered patient or Family member of a trauma patient & Injury prevention Strategies. 

    This is an online class only! Instructions will be emailed the night before the class. You will need a laptop, tablet or phone with a camera and microphone, as we will be monitoring you during class to make sure you are attending the full four-hour session. We use GoTo.com for the meeting and you may need to download the app if using a phone. You can download the free app here: https://www.goto.com/download

    Day of the class:

    • Eat a good meal
    • You are holding a seat for the class. If you fail to pay/attend, you will not be refunded and you will need to re-register and pay again. NO REFUNDS.
    • When you sign in, please use your first name & initial of last.
    • Be sure you have your camera on to get credit. We need to see you during the entire four-hour session.

    Sign up early to hold your spot, when we are full it will be hard to get a seat! You must pay when you register. 

    Show details

  • PADDD Trauma Prevention Monday Evening Class • live online

    • 03 Aug 2026
    • 4:45 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Online only laptop, tablet or phone
    • 40
    Register

    Positive Alternatives to Dangerous and Destructive Decisions (PADDD) is for anyone who needs to attend an educational program that is listed with the alternative sentencing programs for the State of Maryland. PADDD accepts court ordered, as well as lawyer, parents, & employer recommended clients who have had traffic violations. The program is a four hour, one time session with a staff that are experts in the field of Nursing, We provide information on crash prevention and the consequences of dangerous and destructive decisions due to poor driving.

    • First hour: Introduction & Police
    • Second hour: Emergency Medical Technician and/or Paramedic
    • Third hour: Nurse or medical professional & True Stories
    • Fourth: Recovered patient or Family member of a trauma patient & Injury prevention Strategies. 

    This is an online class only! Instructions will be emailed the night before the class. You will need a laptop, tablet or phone with a camera and microphone, as we will be monitoring you during class to make sure you are attending the full four-hour session. We use GoTo.com for the meeting and you may need to download the app if using a phone. You can download the free app here: https://www.goto.com/download

    Day of the class:

    • Eat a good meal
    • You are holding a seat for the class. If you fail to pay/attend, you will not be refunded and you will need to re-register and pay again. NO REFUNDS.
    • When you sign in, please use your first name & initial of last.
    • Be sure you have your camera on to get credit. We need to see you during the entire four-hour session.

    Sign up early to hold your spot, when we are full it will be hard to get a seat! You must pay when you register. 

    Show details

  • PADDD Trauma Prevention Saturday Morning Class • live onlin

    • 22 Aug 2026
    • 7:45 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Online only laptop, tablet or phone
    • 40
    Register

    Positive Alternatives to Dangerous and Destructive Decisions (PADDD) is for anyone who needs to attend an educational program that is listed with the alternative sentencing programs for the State of Maryland. PADDD accepts court ordered, as well as lawyer, parents, & employer recommended clients who have had traffic violations. The program is a four hour, one time session with a staff that are experts in the field of Nursing, We provide information on crash prevention and the consequences of dangerous and destructive decisions due to poor driving.

    • First hour: Introduction & Police
    • Second hour: Emergency Medical Technician and/or Paramedic
    • Third hour: Nurse or medical professional & True Stories
    • Fourth: Recovered patient or Family member of a trauma patient & Injury prevention Strategies. 

    This is an online class only! Instructions will be emailed the night before the class. You will need a laptop, tablet or phone with a camera and microphone, as we will be monitoring you during class to make sure you are attending the full four-hour session. We use GoTo.com for the meeting and you may need to download the app if using a phone. You can download the free app here: https://www.goto.com/download

    Day of the class:

    • Eat a good meal
    • You are holding a seat for the class. If you fail to pay/attend, you will not be refunded and you will need to re-register and pay again. NO REFUNDS.
    • When you sign in, please use your first name & initial of last.
    • Be sure you have your camera on to get credit. We need to see you during the entire four-hour session.

    Sign up early to hold your spot, when we are full it will be hard to get a seat! You must pay when you register. 

    Show details

  • PADDD Trauma Prevention Monday Evening Class • live online

    • 07 Sep 2026
    • 4:45 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Online only laptop, tablet or phone
    • 40
    Register

    Positive Alternatives to Dangerous and Destructive Decisions (PADDD) is for anyone who needs to attend an educational program that is listed with the alternative sentencing programs for the State of Maryland. PADDD accepts court ordered, as well as lawyer, parents, & employer recommended clients who have had traffic violations. The program is a four hour, one time session with a staff that are experts in the field of Nursing, We provide information on crash prevention and the consequences of dangerous and destructive decisions due to poor driving.

    • First hour: Introduction & Police
    • Second hour: Emergency Medical Technician and/or Paramedic
    • Third hour: Nurse or medical professional & True Stories
    • Fourth: Recovered patient or Family member of a trauma patient & Injury prevention Strategies. 

    This is an online class only! Instructions will be emailed the night before the class. You will need a laptop, tablet or phone with a camera and microphone, as we will be monitoring you during class to make sure you are attending the full four-hour session. We use GoTo.com for the meeting and you may need to download the app if using a phone. You can download the free app here: https://www.goto.com/download

    Day of the class:

    • Eat a good meal
    • You are holding a seat for the class. If you fail to pay/attend, you will not be refunded and you will need to re-register and pay again. NO REFUNDS.
    • When you sign in, please use your first name & initial of last.
    • Be sure you have your camera on to get credit. We need to see you during the entire four-hour session.

    Sign up early to hold your spot, when we are full it will be hard to get a seat! You must pay when you register. 

    Show details

  • PADDD Trauma Prevention Saturday Morning Class • live online

    • 19 Sep 2026
    • 7:45 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Online only laptop, tablet or phone
    • 40
    Register

    Positive Alternatives to Dangerous and Destructive Decisions (PADDD) is for anyone who needs to attend an educational program that is listed with the alternative sentencing programs for the State of Maryland. PADDD accepts court ordered, as well as lawyer, parents, & employer recommended clients who have had traffic violations. The program is a four hour, one time session with a staff that are experts in the field of Nursing, We provide information on crash prevention and the consequences of dangerous and destructive decisions due to poor driving.

    • First hour: Introduction & Police
    • Second hour: Emergency Medical Technician and/or Paramedic
    • Third hour: Nurse or medical professional & True Stories
    • Fourth: Recovered patient or Family member of a trauma patient & Injury prevention Strategies. 

    This is an online class only! Instructions will be emailed the night before the class. You will need a laptop, tablet or phone with a camera and microphone, as we will be monitoring you during class to make sure you are attending the full four-hour session. We use GoTo.com for the meeting and you may need to download the app if using a phone. You can download the free app here: https://www.goto.com/download

    Day of the class:

    • Eat a good meal
    • You are holding a seat for the class. If you fail to pay/attend, you will not be refunded and you will need to re-register and pay again. NO REFUNDS.
    • When you sign in, please use your first name & initial of last.
    • Be sure you have your camera on to get credit. We need to see you during the entire four-hour session.

    Sign up early to hold your spot, when we are full it will be hard to get a seat! You must pay when you register. 

    Show details

Address: 255 Clifton Blvd #313, Westminster, MD 21157
Phone: 410-530-7455
Email: paddd@comcast.net

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