New Jersey Driver Privileges and Penalties Overview
The chapter highlights the penalties and consequences related to driving under the influence, underage DUI, breath tests, motor vehicle violations, and driving while suspended in New Jersey. It covers various offenses, fines, license suspensions, community service requirements, and other legal implications for drivers in the state. Additionally, it outlines the use of ignition interlock devices and implied consent laws regarding breath tests. Understanding these regulations is crucial for all motorists in New Jersey to ensure compliance with the law.
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DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE 1 1st stOffense/BAC .10% or more Offense/BAC .10% or more 7 Month to 1 Year suspension of Driving Privilege $300-$500 Fine 12-48 Hour participation in Intoxicated Driver Class Up to 30 days imprisonment $1,000 annual surcharge for 3 years ($3,00 Total)
UNDERAGE DUI Underage 1 Underage 1st stOffense/BAC .01% Offense/BAC .01% - - 08% 30-90 day suspension of driving privilege 15-30 days community service Participation in an intoxicated Driver Resource class or alcohol education and highway safety program as prescribed b the MVC. 08%
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE The courts may require DUI offenders to use ignition interlock devices on their motor vehicles. An interlock device is attached to a vehicle to prevent it from being started when the alcohol level of the motorist s breath exceeds a predetermined amount. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKG3oHaxXCY
BREATH TEST NJ has an implied consent law. This means that motorist on NJ roadway have agreed, simply by using NJ roadways, to submit to a breath test given by law enforcement or hospital staff following an arrest for a drinking and driving offense. Motorist who refuse, will be detained and brought to a hospital, where hospital staff may draw blood.
MOTOR VEHICLE VIOLATIONS Lying on Applications Lying when applying for a license or registration will result in a fine of $200-$500 or up to 6 months imprisonment. A motorist will also lose their driving privileges for 6 months to 2 years
DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED 1 1st st Offense Offense $500 Fine 6 months additional license and or registration suspension
ADDITONAL PENALTIIES Driving while a license and/or registration is suspended for a drug or alcohol offense, refusal to take a breath test or if the motorist is a habitual offender, will result in a fine of $500 and an additional license suspension of one to two years and or possible court ordered imprisonment for 10-90 days.
DRIVER PROGRAMS After completion of a Driver Improvement Program or after restoration of a motorist s driving privilege, he/she will be in a probationary period for one year.
PROBATIONARY DRIVER PROGRAM A motorist begins a two year probationary driver period after receiving a special learner or examination permit. During this probationary period, a motorist convicted of two ore more moving violations totaling four or more points must enroll in the probationary driver program , which is administered by the MVC.
POINT SYSTEM MVC keeps track of driving records by adding points to the record when motorist is convicted of a moving violation. Up to 3 points will be subtracted from a motorist s point total for every year that the motorist goes without a violation or suspension, but the point total will never be reduced below zero. http://www.newjerseytraffictickets.com/new-jersey-point-system.asp
POINT SYSTEM EXAMPLES Failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk Failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk 6 months suspension 2 Points $500 Fine Up to 25 Days Jail Community Service
POINT SYSTEM EXAMPLES Operating a motor vehicle on a private property to Operating a motor vehicle on a private property to avoid a sign/signal avoid a sign/signal 2 points
NON DRIVING OFFENSES (13-18 YEARS OLD) Buying Alcoholic Beverages Setting False Alarms Graffiti
HABITUAL OFFENDER A habitual offender habitual offender is a motorist whose driver license has been suspended three times in three years.
