New Jersey DUI Penalties | Consequences of Drunk Driving in New Jersey : Jail Time, Fines, License Suspension

 

First New Jersey DUI:

  • Imprisonment: Up to 30 days
  • Fines: $250 - $400 + $230 Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC) fee + $100 to drunk driving fund + $100 to Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Fund (AERF) + $1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge + $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund. (Total: $3,755 - $3,905)
  • Driver's License Loss: 3 months
  • Intoxicated Driver Resource Center ("DUI School"): 12-48 hours

First New Jersey DUI with .10% BAC or Greater:

  • Imprisonment: Up to 30 days
  • Fines: $300 - $500 + $230 Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC) fee + $100 to drunk driving fund + $100 to Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Fund (AERF) + $1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge + $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund. (Total: $3,805 - $4,005)
  • Driver's License Loss: 7 months - 1 year
  • Intoxicated Driver Resource Center ("DUI School"): 12-48 hours
  • If BAC .15% or greater: Ignition interlock device required during license suspension and 6 months - 1 year following restoration

Second DUI Within 10 Years:

  • Imprisonment: 48 hours - 90 days
  • Fines: $500 - $1,000+ $280 Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC) fee + $100 to drunk driving fund + $100 to Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Fund (AERF) + $1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge + $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund. (Total: $4055 - $4555)
  • Intoxicated Driver Resource Center ("DUI School"): 12-48 hours
  • Driver's License Loss: 2 years
  • Community Service: 30 days
  • Ignition Interlock Device: During License Suspension and 1 - 3 years following restoration

Third DUI Within 10 Years of Second Offense:

  • Imprisonment: 180 days
  • Fines: $1,000+ $280 Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC) fee + $100 to drunk driving fund + $100 to Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Fund (AERF) + $1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge + $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund. (Total: $4555)
  • Intoxicated Driver Resource Center ("DUI School"): 12-48 hours
  • Driver's License Loss: 2 years
  • Community Service: Up to 90 days (can reduce period of imprisonment)
  • Ignition Interlock Device: During License Suspension and 1 - 3 years following restoration

New Jersey DUI Laws - Relevant Statutes

New Jersey Statutes

Title 39 Subtitle 1 Chapter 4 Article 9 Operation of or Acts Affecting Operation of Vehicles and Street Cars

 

 

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