NJ Driving under THE Influence (Dui)

NJ Driving under THE Influence (Dui)

Drivers under age 21 (the legal age to purchase/consume an alcoholic beverage) found with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at .01 percent or more while operating a motor vehicle will be penalized (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.14). The current BAC for driver’s age 21 and older is .08 percent (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50).

In New Jersey, a person must be 21 to purchase, possess or consume alcoholic beverages. Underage drinking is illegal and can have severe consequences for young people who drink and for adults who provide alcoholic beverages to those under age 21.

If a driver under age 21 buys or drinks alcohol in a place with an alcoholic beverage license, he/she may be fined $500 and lose his/her license for six months. If a person under age 21 does not have a driver license, the suspension starts when he/she is first eligible to receive a license. Also, the person may be required to participate in an alcohol education or treatment program.

mandatory Penalties

first offense/BAC .08% or more but less than .10% (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50)

• Three-month suspension of driving privilege
• $250 to $400 ne
• 12- to 48-hour participation in an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC)
• $230 per day IDRC fee
• Up to 30 days imprisonment
• $100 Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund fee (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.8)
• $100 Alcohol Education, Rehabilitation and Enforcement Fund (AERF) fee
• $1,000 annual surcharge for three years
• $75 Safe Neighborhood Services Fund fee (N.J.S.A. 2C:43-3.2)
• Possible interlock device requirement for six months to one year (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.17)
• Source http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/pdf/Licenses/Driver%20Manual/Chapter_7.pdf