N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 (DUI)

DUI, also known as DWI (driving while intoxicated), is a very serious violation.

1st offense DUI with BAC between .08% and .10% (But no higher than .10%) can result in:

• $200 - $450 fine
• 12-48 hours IDRC (Intoxicated Drive Resource Center) Program
• $230 IDRC fee  
• Up to 30 days of incarceration
• Loss of license for 3 months
• $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

1st offense DUI with BAC of .10% or greater can result in:

• $300–$500 fine
• 12-48 hours IDRC Program
• $230 IDRC fee
• Up to 30 days of incarceration
• Loss of license for 7-12 months
• BAC 0.15% or greater: ignition interlock device during license suspension and 6-12 months following restoration
• $100 to drunk driving fund
• $100 to AERF
• $1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge
• $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund

2nd offense within 10 years of the first offense can result in:

• $500–$1,000 fine
• 30 days community service
• 12–48 hours IDRC
• $280 IDRC fee
• Incarceration anywhere from 48 hours - 90 days
• Loss of license for 2 years
• Ignition interlock device during license suspension and 1-3 years following restoration
• $100 to drunk driving fund
  $100 to AERF*
  $1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge
  $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund

3rd offense within 10 years of the second offense can result in:

• $1,000 fine
• Up to 90 days community service (can reduce period of imprisonment)
• 12–48 hours IDRC
• $280 IDRC fee
• Incarceration up to 180 days
• Loss of license for 10 years
• Ignition interlock device during license suspension and 1-3 years following restoration
• $100 to drunk driving fund
• $100 to AERF
• $1,500/year (for 3 years) surcharge
• $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund

Failure to pay DUI surcharges may result it:

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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