New Jersey DUI Laws

In the state of New Jersey you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First New Jersey DUI Offense

• Up to 30 days imprisonment
• $250 to $400
• $300 to $500 if BAC is 0.10% and above
• 3-month license suspension
• 7-month to 1-year license suspension if BAC is 0.10% and above
• Possible ignition interlock
• Minimum $525 DWI fee
• 3-year $1000 auto insurance surcharge
• 12-hours intoxicated driver resource center

Second New Jersey DUI Offense

• Up to 90 days imprisonment
• $500 to $1000
• 2-year license suspension
• Possible ignition interlock
• Minimum $525 DWI fee
• 3-year $1000 auto insurance surcharge
• 30 days community service

Third New Jersey DUI Offense

• Up to 180 days imprisonment
• $1000 fine
• 10-year license suspension
• Possible ignition interlock
• Minimum $525 DWI fee
• 3-year $1500 auto insurance surcharge

New Jersey’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be suspended for one year and you will face a $250 to $500 fine. If you refuse a second time, your license will be suspended for two years and if you refuse three times, you will lose your license for 10 years.