What Are The Penalties For DUI/DWI Conviction In New Jersey?
Reader’s Question:
What are the penalties for DUI or DWI in New Jersey?
Beth
Irvington, NJ
The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) states that a person with a BAC of 0.08% or greater who drives a motor vehicle or a boat is considered to be driving under the influence (DUI).
Being convicted of a DUI is a serious violation, with heavy penalties including:
- Fines, fees and surcharges
- Jail time
- Community service
The mandatory fines and penalties associated with a drunk driving for a BAC .10% or greater are:
- loss of license for 7 months to 1 year
- up to 30 days imprisonment
- 12 – 48 hrs IDRC – Intoxicated Driver Resource Center
- $300 – $500 fine
- $100 to drunk driving fund
- $230 IDRC fee
- $100 to AERF – Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Fund
- $1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge
- $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund
A DUI with a BAC of greater than .08% but less than .10% comes with penalties of:
- license lost for 3 months
- up to 30 days imprisonment
- 12 – 48 hrs IDRC – Intoxicated Driver Resource Center
- $250 – $400 fine
- $230 IDRC fee
- $100 to drunk driving fund
- $100 to AERF – Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Fund
- $1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge
- $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund
As for how long the DUI offense stays on your Irvington, New Jersey driving record, according to the New Jersey MVC in New Jersey a DUI conviction will stay a permanent part of your New Jersey driver record.
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