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New Jersey DWI DUI Laws

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The maximum prescribed legal BAC limit in New Jersey is 0.08% per se
(effective from Jan 20th 2004)

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New Jersey Drunk Driving Laws

New Jersey DWI cases are unique, since there is no pre-trial administrative driver's license suspension, as there is in many other states. The only driver's license consequences are the ones imposed by the court.

New Jersey is a member of the Interstate Drivers License Compact
An agreement between participating states to share information regarding certain types of convictions including DUI - DWI and related Drunk Driving offenses. If a resident of one state gets convicted of a drunk driving offense in another state, the driver's home state will be notified. The type of action that the driver's home state will take will vary from state to state.

New Jersey DWI DUI Laws and BAC limits

ALL DRIVERS - BAC LIMIT = 0.08%
In the State of New Jersey it is crime for ANY driver to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content - concentration) of 0.08% and above.

COMMERCIAL DRIVERS - BAC LIMIT = 0.04%
It is a crime for commercial vehicle operators to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content - concentration) of 0.04% or above.

MINOR (under the age of 21) - BAC LIMIT = 0.01%
It is a crime for persons under 21 years of age to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content - concentration) of 0.01% or above.

It is a crime to refuse to submit to a chemical test in New Jersey and implied consent laws are enforced.

!! CAUTION - Driving Ability Impaired !!

You can be prosecuted in New Jersey without driving while you are over the legal prescribed bac limit.

Under New Jersey law, it is unlawful to drive with a BAC limit above the per se laws OR to drive while impaired under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

Under this law the prosecution must show that the driver was IMPAIRED by alcohol and/or drugs. The level of impairment is usually based on observations and evidence of driving ability (or rather inability), physical appearance, field sobriety tests and any other relevant evidence which can help prove a persons driving ability was indeed impaired. Different amounts of alcohol can affect people in different ways, what may impair one persons driving ability and make them feel drunk, might not necessarily impair another persons driving ability.

Observations from a law enforcement officer that may lead to being stopped and arrested include:

  • Making a turn too widely or narrowly
  • Using two lanes, stradling the center line
  • Almost hitting someone or something
  • Weaving or drifting from one side of the road to another
  • Driving too slowly and being overly cautious
  • Driving too close to vehicle in front
  • Driving ON the center lines
  • Erratic braking
  • Swerving to correct course of vehicle

You can be charged with an offence regardless of your BAC level, as long as impairment can be proved to the legal extent necessary.

A skilled drunk driving attorney can help you defend any charges against you

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Penalties for DWI DUI - Drunk Driving in New Jersey

New Jersey is a state with a ten-year ‘washout period,’ also known as a 'look back period', this means that a prior conviction is not admissible after ten years. If it is ten years and one day since a driver was convicted of DUI, that driver will be considered a first-time offender. If a driver commits a DUI within ten years of the first DUI, they are considered guilty of a second offense and are subjected to harsher punishments.

First DWI DUI - Drunk Driving Conviction - MISDEMEANOR

The penalty for a first DWI DUI - drunk driving conviction in New Jersey:

  • $250 to $400 fine
  • up to 30 days in jail
  • 3 months drivers license suspension
  • must attend intoxicated driver resource center
  • SR22 insurance requirement
  • ignition interlock restriction (6 months to 1 year) or revocation of the vehicle’s registration

Second DWI DUI - Drunk Driving Conviction - MISDEMEANOR

The penalty for a second DWI DUI - drunk driving conviction in New Jersey:

  • $500 to $1,000 fine
  • up to 30 days in jail
  • 7 months to 1 year drivers license suspension
  • must attend intoxicated driver resource center
  • SR22 insurance requirement
  • ignition interlock restriction (1 to 3 years) or revocation of the vehicle’s registration

Third DWI DUI - Drunk Driving Conviction - Misdemeanor

The penalty for a third DWI DUI - drunk driving conviction in New Jersey:

All DWI DUI - drunk driving arrests also carry the following penalties.

  • $100 Surcharge for the drunk driving enforcement fund.
  • $100 Motor Vehicle Restoration Fee.
  • $100 Violent Crimes Compensation fee.
  • $100 Intoxicated Driver Program Fee.
  • $100 State and Municipality Fee.

If you are under 21 and drive with any detectable amount of alcohol in your system (.01 BAC or above), you will be subject to the following penalties:

  • Loss or postponement of driving privileges for30 to 90 days
  • 15 to 30 days of community service
  • Successful completion of the program requirements of an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center or an alcohol education and highway safety program.

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Implied consent LAWS

Implied Consent Chemical Testing

It is a crime to refuse to submit to a chemical test in New Jersey and implied consent laws are enforced.

Penalties for refusing to submit to a chemical test in New Jersey

Like most states New Jersey treats a refusal to submit to a chemical test with equal or greater penalties and fines as a conviction for drunk driving.

In New Jersey, if the accused refuses to take a chemical test of their blood, breath or urine, their drivers license will be suspended/revoked.

First chemical test refusal

Second chemical test refusal

Third (and subsequent) chemical test refusal

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Minimum liability insurance requirements for private passenger vehicles in the state of New Jersey

The minimum mandatory liability insurance coverage required in the state of New Jersey for private passenger vehicles is:

Basic

  • $10,000 for two or more people in one accident
  • $5,000 for property damage liability (PDL) coverage

A basic policy is generally geared towards younger drivers with little or no assets. It does not provide bodily injury liability coverage for one person only.

Standard

  • $15,000 bodily inury liability (BIL) per person
  • $30,000 for two or more people in one accident
  • $5,000 for property damage liability (PDL) coverage
  • $15,000 Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
  • $15,000 for uninsured/underinsured motorist injury

What is (BIL) Bodily Injury Liability insurance?

(BIL) Bodily Injury Liability insurance coverage will pay for serious and permanent injury or death to other people when a crash is caused by the insured. An auto insurance company will pay for injuries up to the limits specified in an insurance policy and will provide legal representation for the insured in the event someone tries to sue them.

What is (PDL) Property Damage Liability insurance?

(PDL) Property Damage Liability insurance coverage pays for damages an insured driver or members of an insured drivers family cause (and are liable for) to other people's property in a crash involving a motor vehicle.

What is (PIP) Personal Injury Protection?

Personal injury protection (PIP) pays for any medical expenses, lost wages, and any replacement services when a driver is involved in an accident. These expenses are paid regardles of who is at fault.

What is Underinsured Motorist Coverage?

Underinsured motorist coverage helps to pay for any medical claims in addition to those covered by personal injury protection. This type of insurance coverage only pays out in the event that the other motorist is at fault and does not hold the necessary amount of insurance to cover all expenses.

What is Uninsured Motorist Coverage?

Uninsured motorist coverage pays for medical expenses after your PIP benefits have ended if the other driver is responsible for the accident and has no insurance coverage.

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New Jersey DUI cases tend to move quickly through the system, and there may be important deadlines that affect your right to assert certain defenses or call witnesses. It’s important that you understand the process your New Jersey drunk driving case will follow and the important requirements and deadlines before you take any action—but you can’t afford to delay.

Talk to a local New Jersey Drunk Driving Attorney as soon as possible to gather important information such as:

• What penalties do you face if convicted of DUI in New Jersey?
• What are the indirect penalties, such as increased insurance rates and diminished job opportunities in New Jersey?
• Does New Jersey have a mandatory ignition interlock device law?
• Was your breathalyzer or blood alcohol content (BAC) test properly administered in accordance with New Jersey laws and procedures ?
• When and how can you get your driver’s license reinstated in New Jersey?

It’s easy to make mistakes under pressure, so make sure that you have the information you need to make good, educated decisions during this process. Contact a local New Jersey criminal defense attorney specialising in New Jersey drunk driving laws today.

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Disclaimer: While every effort is made to keep all information up to date, the New Jersey drunk driving laws change frequently and the information provided should not be construed as legal advice. Drinkdriving.org shall not be held responsible for any actions a person may take as a result of information gathered from this web site. Consultation with a local New Jersey DUI lawyer is recommended in all cases.

 

Useful New Jersey DWI DUI Links:

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Latest New Jersey DUI News

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Editorial: Over the limit, under arrest - NorthJersey.com


Editorial: Over the limit, under arrest
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Each year since 1999, New Jersey's "Over the Limit. Under Arrest" campaign has helped local police to stop and arrest drivers suspected of driving under the ...


Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:28:52 GMT+00:00

Sea Isle City Police DWI Check Point a Success - Cape May County Herald


Sea Isle City Police DWI Check Point a Success
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The late-night effort, which took place from 11 pm to 3:30 am, was fully funded by a grant from the New Jersey Division of Highway and Traffic Safety as ...

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