DWI charges and Penalties in New Jersey

Mandatory Fines and Penalties for DUI in New Jersey

Information from www.state.nj.us. Second offense DWI charges apply if you have had another DWI charge in the past 10 years. Third offense DWI charges apply if you have had a second DWI offense in the last 10 years.

DUI with BAC greater than 0.08% but less than 0.10%

License loss : 3 months
Fines, fees & surcharges : $250–$400 fine, $230 IDRC* fee, $100 to drunk driving fund, $100 to AERF*, $1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge, $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund
Prison Term: Up to 30 days
Community Service: 12–48 hours IDRC*

DUI with BAC greater than 0.10%

License loss : 7 months – 1 year
Fines, fees & surcharges : $250–$400 fine, $230 IDRC* fee, $100 to drunk driving fund, $100 to AERF*, $1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge, $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund
Prison Term: Up to 30 days
Community Service: 12–48 hours IDRC*

2nd DWI Offense within 10 years

License loss :  2 years
Fines, fees & surcharges : $500–$1,000 fine, $280 IDRC* fee, $100 to drunk driving fund, $100 to AERF*, $1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge, $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund
Prison Term: 48 hours–90 days
Community Service: 30 Days and 12–48 hours IDRC*

3rd DWI Offense within 10 years

License loss :  10 years
Fines, fees & surcharges : $1,000 fine, $280 IDRC* fee, $100 to drunk driving fund, $100 to AERF*, $1,500/year (for 3 years) surcharge, $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund
Prison Term: 180 days
Community Service: Up to 90 days (can reduce period of imprisonment) and 12–48 hours IDRC*

Driving While Possessing Drugs

License loss :  2 years
Fines, fees & surcharges : Minimum $50 Fine

*IDRC – Intoxicated Driver Resource Center
*AERF – Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Fund

Underage drinking may cause a six-month delay in getting a license.  Alcohol and drug-related offenses require completion of an alcohol screening and evaluation program.