New Jersey DWI Penalties

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in New Jerseyyear. The court may also direct the offender to fix
attracts a bunch of penalties that includes fines,an Ignition Interlock Device in his vehicle.In the case
charges and surcharges, imprisonment or mandatoryof a second offense the fine will be from $500 to
counseling. In this state there is no difference$1,000 and imprisonment from 48 consecutive hours
between DWI and DUI (Driving Under theto 90 days, loss of license for two years and
Influence).A first-time offender with a Blood Alcoholcommunity service of 30 days, in addition to the fees
Content (BAC) of 0.08% can expect a fine of $250and charges stipulated for first-time offenders. At
to $400, a jail term not exceeding 30 days, andthe discretion of the judge, the registration of the
suspension of his license for three months.vehicle may be revoked for two years, instead of
Additionally, there will be a New Jersey Motorinstalling an ignition interlock device.If the conviction is
Vehicles Commission (NJMVC) surcharge of $1,000for a third offence the fine would be $1,000 and the
per year for three years, and payments of $200 tojail term not less than 180 days. If the offense was
the DWI Enforcement Fund, $50 to the Violentcommitted within three years from the second one,
Crimes Compensation Fund, $75 to the Safethe NYMVC surcharge increases to $1,500.If a DWI
Neighborhood Fund, and $200 for license restoration.takes place in a school zone the penalties will be
He will also have to undergo counseling for 12 to 48stiffer.A DWI conviction becomes a permanent part
hours at an Intoxicated Driver Resource Centerof your driving record in New Jersey. Since many
(IDRC), which may cost $150, and extra payment ifinsurance companies look into the driving history for
outpatient counseling is stipulated by the IDRC.For athree years, the premium could be higher for a
first offense, if the alcohol count is 0.1% or more theperson with a DWI tag.It is well to remember that
fine would be between $300 and $500. There is noDWI/DUI convictions in other states will be counted
change in the other charges or jail term, but theas prior offenses in New Jersey.
license revocation would be for seven months to one