Mandatory Minimums for Convictions of Driving Under the Influence in New Jersey
First Offense – BAC 0.08% but less than 0.10%
- 3 months driving privilege suspension
- $250-$400 fine
- $230 IDRC* fee
- $100 to drunk driving fund
- $100 to AERF*
- $1,000/year (for 3 years) MVC surcharge
- $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund
- 12-48 hours at intoxicated driver resource center (IDRC)
- Maximum 30 days imprisonment
First Offense – BAC 0.10% or higher
- 7-12 months driving privilege suspension
- $300-$500 fine
- $230 IDRC* fee
- $100 to drunk driving fund
- $100 to AERF*
- $1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge
- $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund
- 12-48 hours at intoxicated driver resource center (IDRC)
- Maximum 30 days imprisonment
- BAC 0.15% or greater: ignition interlock device for 6- 12 months following restoration.
Second Offense
- 2 year driving privilege suspension
- $500-$1000 fine
- $280 IDRC* fee
- $100 to drunk driving fund
- $100 to AERF*
- $1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge
- $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund
- 12-48 hours at intoxicated driver resource center (IDRC)
- 48 hours to 90 days imprisonment
- 30 days community service.
- Ignition interlock device for 1 to 3 years following restoration
Third Offense
- 10 year driving privilege suspension
- $1000 fine
- $280 IDRC* fee
- $100 to drunk driving fund
- $100 to AERF*
- $1,500/year (for 3 years) surcharge
- $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund
- 12-48 hours at intoxicated driver resource center (IDRC)
- 180 days imprisonment
- 90 days community service.
- Ignition interlock device for 1 to 3 years following restoration
Notes:
- A second offense more than 10 years after the first offense will be sentenced as a first offense
- A third offense more than 10 years after the second offense will be sentenced as a second offense
- *IDRC – Intoxicated Driver Resource Center
- *AERF – Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Fund
Last Updated 1/14/2012