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New Jersey DUI Information

In New Jersey, a person with a BAC of 0.08% or greater who operates a motor vehicle or a boat is considered to be driving under the influence (DUI). Being convicted of a DUI is a serious offense, carrying heavy penalties including:

• Fines, fees and surcharges
• Jail time
• Community service

Mandatory fines and penalties

Alcohol or drug related DUI with BAC of 0.10% or greater
License loss	Fines, fees & surcharges	Prison term	Community service requirement
7 months - 1 year	$300-$500 fine $75/day IDRC* fee $100 to drunk driving fund $100 to AERF* $1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund	Up to 30 days	12-48 hours IDRC*

Alcohol or drug related DUI with BAC greater than 0.08% but less than 0.10%
License loss	Fines, fees & surcharges	Prison term	Community service requirement
3 months	$250-$400 fine $75/day IDRC* fee $100 to drunk driving fund $100 to AERF* $1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund	Up to 30 days	12-48 hours IDRC*

Repeated DUI convictions
Offense	License loss	Fines, fees & surcharges	Prison term	Community service requirement
2nd offense within 10 years	2 years	$500-$1,000 fine $100/day IDRC* fee $100 to drunk driving fund $100 to AERF* $1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund	48 hours-90 days	30 days and 12-48 hours IDRC*
3rd offense within 10 years of 2nd offense	10 years	$1,000 fine $100/day IDRC* fee $100 to drunk driving fund $100 to AERF* $1,500/year (for 3 years) surcharge $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund	180 days	Up to 90 days (can reduce period of imprisonment) and 12-48 hours IDRC*

Related Offenses

Driving or riding with an open container
Offense	Fines	Community service
1st	$200	-
2st	$250	10 days

Driving with a DUI suspension
License loss	Fines or surcharges	Prison term
Additional 1-2 years	$500 fine $250/year (for 3 years) surcharge	10-90 days

Driving while possessing drugs
License loss	Fines or surcharges
2 years	Minimum $50 fine

Notes:

*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

Failure to pay DUI surcharges will result in

Indefinite suspension of driving privileges

Action filed in State Superior Court by MVC. This may include securing a lien against your property, garnishing your wages or other similar action

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