ARD stands for Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition. This is a pre-trial diversionary program for first time DUI offenders. It may also be available if you have one previous DUI which happened more than a certain number of years previously (depending on the Pennsylvania County). ARD is basically a "second chance" program designed to give first time offenders the opportunity to recieve some punishment without the drastic consequences of a DUI conviction. An ARD sentence will generally require a shorter driver's license suspension, a period of probation, fines and fees and a community service requirement. Most importantly, if ARD is completed sucessfully the criminal record is expunged.