DUI Penalties in New Jersey

Like every other state, New Jersey has specific penalties that you can expect to see if you are Driving Under the Influence.

According to DMV.org, here it what you can expect if you get a DUI in New Jersey:

First offense with BAC of 0.08% but less than 0.10%:

• License suspension: 3 months.
• Imprisonment: Maximum 30 days.
• Fine: $250 to $400.
• Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC): Mandatory 12 to 48 hours.
• Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC) Fee: $230.
• Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Fund Fee: $100
• Drunk Driving Fund: $100
• Neighborhood Services Fund: $75
• Surcharges: $1,000 per year for 3 years.

First offense with BAC of 0.10% or higher:

• License suspension: 7 to 12 months.
• Imprisonment: Maximum 30 days.
• Fine: $300 to $500.
• Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC): Mandatory 12 to 48 hours.
• Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC) Fee: $230.
• Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Fund Fee: $100
• Drunk Driving Fund: $100
• Neighborhood Services Fund: $75
• Surcharges: $1,000 per year for 3 years.
• Ignition Interlock Device (IID): 6 months to 1 year after license is restored if BAC was 0.15% or over.

First offense DUI under 21 years old :

If you are under 21 years old and you drive with a BAC of anything over 0.01% you may face all of the fines and imprisonments times above and:

• License suspension: 30 to 90 days.
• Community service: 15 to 30 days.
• Mandatory Alcohol and Highway Safety Education with IDRC.

If you are not licensed and under 17 years old at the time of the charges your license processing may take an additional 30 to 90 days.