My boyfriend is charged with DUI here in New Jersey. I know that’s worse but what makes it even worst is that it’s his second time for DUI charges. I don’t know what to do anymore. Can you tell me about penalties for second time offenders of DUI? I know his car insurance rates will balloon. Is there any way that we can perhaps get an affordable DUI insurance?

Len

Trenton, NJ

That’s what I call worse comes to worst. As to your question, the penalty for DUI charges who are second time offenders in New Jersey involves a fine of between $500 and $1,000. That’s not all, there’s also jail time for 30 days and license suspension between 7 months to 12 months.

Moreover, your boyfriend will also be required to get into a intoxicated driver resource center for six hours minimum per day for a period of two consecutive days. And unfortunately, there would be car insurance surcharge amounting to $1000 every year for a period of three years.

To help your boyfriend find affordable DUI insurance here are some things he can do:

• Get DUI insurance from a specialized car insurance company that handles DUI insurance.
• Commute as much as he can so he can lower his annual driving mileage.
• Choose the vehicle your boyfriend drives, he shouldn’t be driving an expensive car.
• Shop for DUI insurance quotes.
• Maintain good driving records.

Now that it’s your boyfriend’s second time to get DUI charges I’m hoping there wouldn’t be a third time. Hope you can help him improve his driving behaviors. Drive safe!