New Jersey DUI Laws – 1st Offense
First offense results in a driver’s license suspension for 3 months (7 months to 1 year with BAL .10% or greater), fines from $250-$400 (or $300-$500 with BAL over .10% ), jail term of up to 30 days, DWI fees of $525 minimum, an auto insurance surcharge of $1,000 for 3 years, 2 day attendance in a 6 hour Intoxicated Driver Resource Center, and the court may order an Ignition Interlock device.
New Jersey DUI Laws – 2nd Offense
Second offense results in a driver’s license suspension for 2 years, fines from $500-$1,000, jail term of up to 90 days, DWI fees of $525 minimum, an auto insurance surcharge of $1,000 for 3 years, 30 days community service, and the court may order an Ignition Interlock device.
New Jersey DUI Laws – 3rd Offense
Third offense results in a driver’s license suspension for 10 years, fine of $1,000, jail term of up to 180 days, DWI fees of $525 minimum, an auto insurance surcharge of $1,500 for 3 years, and the court may order an Ignition Interlock device.
New Jersey DUI Laws – Implied Consent Laws
Anyone driving a vehicle in New Jersey has given implied consent to submit to a BAC test. First refusal of BAC test results in a 7 month to 1 year suspension and an Ignition Interlock device for 6 months to 1 year. Second refusal results in up to 2 years suspension plus Ignition Interlock device for 3 years. Third refusal results in a 10 year license suspension.
New Jersey DUI Laws – “Per se” BAC Level
The per se BAC level in New Jersey is .08% meaning anyone driving a vehicle with a BAC of .o8% or over can be charged with dui regardless of driving performance.
New Jersey DUI Laws – “Zero Tolerance” BAC Level
The zero tolerance BAC level in New Jersey is .o1%. Anyone under the age of 21 driving with a BAC of .01% or greater can be charged with DUI.
New Jersey DUI Laws – “Enhanced Penalty” BAC Level
There are enhanced penalties in New Jersey at a BAC of .10% or greater that increase fines and license suspension time. There are also enhanced penalties for dui in a school zone.
