N.J.S.A. 39:4-50(a) Driving While Intoxicated
! Or while the operator has a blood alcohol concentration
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! of 0.08% or more, but less than 0.10%
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! of 0.10% or more
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50(g) Driving While Intoxicated In a School Zone
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! Same elements as N.J.S.A. 39:4-50(a) PLUS:
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! The violation occurs while:
SENTENCES & PENALTIES SELECTED MV OFFENSES
! Person operates a motor vehicle or permits another to operate a motor vehicle
! While under the influence of intoxicating liquor, narcotic, or habit producing drug
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! Defined as: a substantial deterioration or diminution of the mental faculties or physical capabilities.
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! State may convict based solely on observation evidence of motorist.
! On any school property used for school purposed which is owned by or leased to any elementary or secondary school
or school board, or within 1,000 feet of such school property;
! driving through a school crossing as defined in R.S. 39:1-1 if the municipality, by ordinance or resolution, has
designated the school crossing as such; or
! driving through a school crossing as defined in R.S. 39:1-1 knowing that juveniles are present if the municipality
has not designated the school crossing as such by ordinance or resolution.
DWI, N.J.S.A. 39:4-50
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DWI
39:4-50
Oper. or
Allowing
1st Offense
Per Se 0.08% or more but less
Per Se 0.08% or more but less
1st Offense
Per Se 0.10% or more of alcohol or drugs at any intoxicating level 39:4-50(a)(1)(ii)
Per Se 0.10% or more of alcohol or drugs at any intoxicating level 39:4-50(a)(1)(ii)
2nd Offense
3rd OR
Subsequent Offense
Within 10 years of previous violation including foreign convictions
Subsequent Offense
Within 10 years of previous violation including foreign convictions
Fines $250 - $400
$300 - $500
$500 - $1000
$1000
than 0.10% or operating under
the influence of alcohol
39:4-50(a)(1)(i.)
Within 10 years of previous
violation including foreign
convictions
39:4-50(a)(2)
39:4-50(a)(3)
Jail In court's discretion,
incarceration not exceeding 30
In court's discretion,
incarceration not exceeding 30 days
incarceration not exceeding 30 days
Incarceration of not less than 48
consecutive hours to nor more than
90 days;
30 days community service
30 days community service
Incarceration not less than 180 days,
except court may lower such term for
each day, not exceeding 90 days, served
in inpatient facility approved by IDRC
days
DL Suspension 3 month
Revoke
Suspend
Suspend
Suspension not less than 7 months,
not more than 1 year
Suspension 2 years
Suspension 10 year
Revoke Suspension to run thru 17th birth
Suspend date & thereafter for 3 month
Under17
Suspension to run thru 17th birth
date & thereafter for not less than 7
months, not more than 1 year
Suspension to run thru 17th birth
date & thereafter for 2 years
Suspension to run thru 17th birth date
& thereafter for 10 years
Other $
Penalties DDEF $100
Penalties DDEF $100
VCCB $50
VCCB $50
DDEF $100
SNSF $75
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50(i) $ 100 Other mandatory fines under N.J.S.A. 39:5-41
DDEF $100
SNSF $75
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50(i) $ 100 Other mandatory fines under N.J.S.A. 39:5-41
VCCB $50
DDEF $100
SNSF $75
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50(i) $ 100 Other mandatory fines under N.J.S.A. 39:5-41
DDEF $100
SNSF $75
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50(i) $ 100 Other mandatory fines under N.J.S.A. 39:5-41
VCCB $50
DDEF $100
SNSF $75
N.J.S.A 39:4-50(i) $ 100 Other mandatory fines under N.J.S.A. 39:5-41
DDEF $100
SNSF $75
N.J.S.A 39:4-50(i) $ 100 Other mandatory fines under N.J.S.A. 39:5-41
SNSF $75
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50(i) $ 100 Other mandatory fines under N.J.S.A. 39:5-41
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50(i) $ 100 Other mandatory fines under N.J.S.A. 39:5-41
Other May order participation in supervised visitation program as either a
Court may order participation in
supervised visitation program as
either a condition of probation or a
form of community service
Court may order participation in
supervised visitation program as either a
condition of probation or a form of
community service, AND
Non $
Penalties (No differentiation based on per se BAC reading) 39:4-50(h)
Penalties (No differentiation based on per se BAC reading) 39:4-50(h)
condition of probation or a form of community service
Comm No community service for 1st offense
Service
Shall serve 30 days
60 days in school zone 39:4-50(g)
60 days in school zone 39:4-50(g)
No community service for 3rd or
subsequent offense
DWI, N.J.S.A. 39:4-50
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DWI
39:4-50
Oper. or
Allowing
1st Offense
Per Se 0.08% or more but less
Per Se 0.08% or more but less
1st Offense
Per Se 0.10% or more of alcohol or drugs at any intoxicating level 39:4-50(a)(1)(ii)
Per Se 0.10% or more of alcohol or drugs at any intoxicating level 39:4-50(a)(1)(ii)
2nd Offense
3rd OR
Subsequent Offense
Within 10 years of previous violation including foreign convictions
Subsequent Offense
Within 10 years of previous violation including foreign convictions
IDRC
12 to 48 hours IDRC & satisfy the screening, evaluation & referral
requirements to be completed on 2 consecutive days of at least 6 hours
each. If these requirements are not met, then mandatory 2-day term of
imprisonment & suspension DL until requirements are satisfied.
Subject to 39:4-50(b)
Satisfy the screening, evaluation & referral requirements of the IDRC. If requirements not met, then mandatory 2-day term of imprisonment & suspension DL until requirements are satisfied.
Satisfy the screening, evaluation & referral requirements of the IDRC. If requirements not met, then mandatory 2-day term of imprisonment & suspension DL until requirements are satisfied.
Subject to 39:4-50(h)
Satisfy the screening, evaluation & referral requirements of the IDRC. If requirements not met, then mandatory 2-day term of imprisonment & suspension DL until requirements are satisfied.
Jail cannot be served in IDR Center
Satisfy the screening, evaluation & referral requirements of the IDRC. If requirements not met, then mandatory 2-day term of imprisonment & suspension DL until requirements are satisfied.
Jail cannot be served in IDR Center
BAIID or
Revoke
Regis.
May order installation of an interlock device on every owned, leased or
regularly operated vehicle for not less than 6 months to not more than 1
year after the expiration of the period of suspension.
No registration revocation for first offense
No registration revocation for first offense
Court shall order installation of
ignition interlock device on every
owned, leased or regularly operated
vehicle for not less than 1 year to
nor more than 3 years after the
expiration of the period of
suspension, OR
Court shall order installation of ignition
interlock device on every owned, leased
or regularly operated vehicle for not less
than 1 year to nor more than 3 years
after the expiration of the period of
suspension, OR
than 0.10% or operating under
the influence of alcohol
39:4-50(a)(1)(i.)
Within 10 years of previous
violation including foreign
convictions
39:4-50(a)(2)
39:4-50(a)(3)
(no differentiation based on per se BAC reading)
(No differentiation based on per se BAC reading)
Court shall revoke registration
certificate & plates for 2 years
39:3-40.1 (a)(1) [Corrected 6-6-05]
Court shall revoke registration
certificate & plates for 10 years for a
third or subsequent offense
39:3-40.1 (a)(1) [Corrected 6-6-05]
39:3-40.1 (a)(1) [Corrected 6-6-05]
DWI in School Zone, N.J.S.A. 39:4-50(g)
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School Zone
DWI
39:4-50(g)
Oper. or
Allowing
1st Offense
Per Se 0.08% or more or operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs 39:4-50(a)(1)
Per Se 0.08% or more or operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs 39:4-50(a)(1)
2nd Offense
2nd Offense
Fines
Jail
$500 - $800 (no differentiation based on per se
BAC reading) 39:4-50(g)
$1,000 - $2,000
39:4-50(g)
$2,000
39:4-50(g)
Revoke
Suspend
Suspension not less than 1 year not more than 2
years after period of incarceration
Under 17 to run thru 17th birth date & thereafter for not less than 1 year not more than 2 years (No differentiation based on per se BAC reading)
Under 17 to run thru 17th birth date & thereafter for not less than 1 year not more than 2 years (No differentiation based on per se BAC reading)
Suspension 4 years after period of incarceration
Under 17 to run thru 17th birth date &
thereafter for 4 years
Suspension 20 years after period of
incarceration
Under 17 to run thru 17th birth date & thereafter for 20 years
Under 17 to run thru 17th birth date & thereafter for 20 years
Comm
Service
No community service for 1st offense
60 days in school zone
No community service for 3rd or subsequent
offense
IDRC
12 to 48 hours IDRC & satisfy the screening,
evaluation & referral requirements to be
completed on 2 consecutive days of at least 6
hours each. If these requirements are not met,
then mandatory 2-day term of imprisonment &
suspension DL until requirements are satisfied.
(no differentiation based on per se BAC reading)
Satisfy the screening, evaluation & referral
requirements of the IDRC. If requirements not
met, then mandatory 2-day term of imprisonment
& suspension DL until requirements are
satisfied.
Satisfy the screening, evaluation & referral
requirements of the IDRC. If requirements not
met, then mandatory 2-day term of imprisonment
& suspension DL until requirements are
satisfied.
Jail cannot be served in IDR Center
Jail cannot be served in IDR Center
Other $
Penalties
VCCB $50
DDEF $100
SNSF $75
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50(i) $ 100
Other mandatory fines under N.J.S.A. 39:5-41
DDEF $100
SNSF $75
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50(i) $ 100
Other mandatory fines under N.J.S.A. 39:5-41
VCCB $50
DDEF $100
SNSF $75
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50(i) $ 100
Other mandatory fines under N.J.S.A. 39:5-41
DDEF $100
SNSF $75
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50(i) $ 100
Other mandatory fines under N.J.S.A. 39:5-41
VCCB $50
DDEF $100
SNSF $75
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50(i) $ 100
Other mandatory fines under N.J.S.A. 39:5-41
DDEF $100
SNSF $75
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50(i) $ 100
Other mandatory fines under N.J.S.A. 39:5-41
Up to 60 days (no differentiation based on per se
BAC reading)
Not less than 96 hours, with a maximum of 180
days.
May reduce by 90 days with community service
May reduce by 90 days with community service
Incarceration not less than 180 days, except
court may lower such term for each day, not
exceeding 90 days, served in inpatient facility
approved by IDRC
Within 10 years of previous violation including
foreign convictions
39:4-50(a)(2)
Within 10 years of previous violation including
foreign convictions
39:4-50(a)(2)
DWI in School Zone, N.J.S.A. 39:4-50(g)
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School Zone
DWI
39:4-50(g)
Oper. or
Allowing
1st Offense
Per Se 0.08% or more or operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs 39:4-50(a)(1)
Per Se 0.08% or more or operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs 39:4-50(a)(1)
2nd Offense
2nd Offense
Other
Non $
Penalties
39:4-50(h)
May order participation in supervised visitation
program as either a condition of probation or a
form of community service
(No differentiation based on per se BAC reading)
(No differentiation based on per se BAC reading)
Court may order participation in supervised
visitation program as either a condition of
probation or a form of community service
Court may order participation in supervised
visitation program as either a condition of
probation or a form of community service, AND
BAIID or
Revoke Regis.
May order installation of an interlock device on
every owned, leased or regularly operated vehicle
for not less than 6 months to not more than 1
year after the expiration of the period of
suspension.
Court shall order installation of ignition
interlock device on every owned, leased or
regularly operated vehicle for not less than 1
year to nor more than 3 years after the
expiration of the period of suspension, OR
Court shall revoke registration certificate &
plates for 2 years 39:3-40.1 (a)(1)
Court shall order installation of ignition
interlock device on every owned, leased or
regularly operated vehicle for not less than 1
year to nor more than 3 years after the
expiration of the period of suspension, OR
Court shall revoke registration certificate &
plates for 10 years 39:3-40.1 (a)(1)
No registration revocation for first offense
(No differentiation based on per se BAC
reading)
Within 10 years of previous violation including
foreign convictions
39:4-50(a)(2)
Within 10 years of previous violation including
foreign convictions
39:4-50(a)(2)
REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO CHEMICAL BREATH TESTING N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a.
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a (2)(a) Refusal to Submit to Chemical Breath Test (as amended L.2004, c.8, effecti ve 4-26-2004)
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a (2)(a) Refusal to Submit to Chemical Breath Test (as amended L.2004, c.8, effecti ve 4-26-2004)
! Every motorist who operates a motor vehicle in New Jersey deems consent to submit to a chemical breath test to determine
blood alcohol content. N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.2 (Implied Consent Statute).
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! Conviction is based upon “preponderance,” standard of evidence
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! Conviction or administrative determination of violation of law of substantially similar nature, another jurisdiction is prior
conviction.
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a(2)(b) Refusal to Submit to Chemical Breath Test Driving When Operating in a School Zone
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! Same elements as N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4(a) PLUS:
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! The violation occurs while:
! On any school property used for school purposed which is owned by or leased to any elementary or secondary school
or school board, or within 1,000 feet of such school property;
! driving through a school crossing as defined in R.S. 39:1-1 if the municipality, by ordinance or resolution, has
designated the school crossing as such; or
! driving through a school crossing as defined in R.S. 39:1-1 knowing that juveniles are present if the municipality
has not designated the school crossing as such by ordinance or resolution.
DWI Refusal, N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a. (Non School Zone & School Zone Offfenses)
DWI Refusal, N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a.a.
DWI Refusal, N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a.a.
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Fine
39:4-50.4a(2)(a)
no less than $500, no more than $1,000
DL Revoke/Suspend
39:4-50.4a(2)(a)
Suspension not less than 7 months, not
more than 1 year
Revocation/suspension to be concurrent
or consecutive to suspension for 39:4-50
arising from same incident
2 year driver’s license suspension to be
consecutive to any revocation for 39:4-
50
10 year driver’s license suspension to be
consecutive to any revocation for 39:4-
50
Other $ Penalties
DDEF $100
Other mandatory fines under N.J.S.A. 39:5-41
Other mandatory fines under N.J.S.A. 39:5-41
DDEF $100
Other mandatory fines under N.J.S.A. 39:5-41
Other mandatory fines under N.J.S.A. 39:5-41
DDEF $100
Other mandatory fines under N.J.S.A. 39:5-41
Other mandatory fines under N.J.S.A. 39:5-41
IDRC
referral to IDRC
referral to IDRC
referral to IDRC
DWI Refusal
39:4-50.4a.a.
1st Offense
no less than $300, no more that $500
no less than $300, no more that $500
2nd Offense
3rd or subsequent Offense
$1,000 fine
DWI Refusal in a School Zone
39:4-50.4a.b.
1st Offense
2nd Offense
3rd or subsequent Offense
$2,000
Fine - School Zone
39:4-50.4a(2)(b)
no less than $600, no more than $1,000
No less than $1,000, no more than
$2,000
DL Revoke/Suspend - School Zone
39:4-50.4a(2)(b)
DL Suspension not less than 1 year, not
more than 2 years
To run consecutively or concurrent with any suspension for DWI, at the discretion of the court
To run consecutively or concurrent with any suspension for DWI, at the discretion of the court
4 years suspension DL
20 year suspension DL
Other $ Penalties
DDEF $100
Other mandatory fines under N.J.S.A. 39:5-41
Other mandatory fines under N.J.S.A. 39:5-41
DDEF $100
Other mandatory fines under N.J.S.A. 39:5-41
Other mandatory fines under N.J.S.A. 39:5-41
DDEF $100
Other mandatory fines under N.J.S.A. 39:5-41
Other mandatory fines under N.J.S.A. 39:5-41
DWI Refusal in a School Zone, N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a.b.
IDRC
referral to IDRC referral to IDRC referral to IDRC
DWI Refusal in a School Zone 1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd or subsequent Offense
39:4-50.4a.b.
Operate a Vessel While Intoxicated (OVWI) N.J.S.A. 12:7-46
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OVWI 12:7-46
1st Offense
Per Se 0.08% or more but less than 0.10% or operating under the influence of alcohol
Per Se 0.08% or more but less than 0.10% or operating under the influence of alcohol
1st Offense
Per Se 0.10% or more of alcohol or under the influence of drugs
Per Se 0.10% or more of alcohol or under the influence of drugs
2nd Offense
3rd or subsequent Offense
Fine
Jail
$250
$300 to $500
$500 to $1,000
$1,000
Suspend/Revoke
DL
3 months
1 year
7 months to 1 year
2 years
10 years
10 years
Suspend/Revoke
Vessel Privilege
2 years
Comm Serv.
30 days
VCCB $50
Referral to IDRC Required attendance
VCCB $50
Referral to IDRC Required attendance
Up to 90 days, discretion of Court
VCCB $50
Referral to IDRC
Required attendance
Referral to IDRC
Required attendance
Other Penalties
VCCB $50
Referral to IDRC Required attendance
Referral to IDRC Required attendance
VCCB $50
Referral to IDRC Required attendance
Referral to IDRC Required attendance
IDRC
Boat Safety
Course
12:7-46e
Operator under 17
years old
12:7-46d
12:7-46d
Suspension driving privilege until age 17 PLUS 3
months, unless there is prior Title 39 suspension, then
suspension begins at end of Title 39 suspension.
Suspension driving privilege until
age 17 PLUS 6 months, unless there
is prior Title 39 suspension, then
suspension begins at end of Title 39
suspension.
Suspension driving privilege until
age 17 PLUS 2 years, unless there is
prior Title 39 suspension, then
suspension begins at end of Title 39
suspension.
Not less than 48 hours, nor more
than 90 days
Not less than 180 days, Court can
reduce for up to 90 days Comm.
Serv.
Refusal, Operating a Vessel While Intoxicated, N.J.S.A. 12:7-57
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Fine
12:7-57a
OVWI Refusal
12:7-57
1st Offense
$300 to $500
2nd Offense
$500 to $1,000
3rd or Subsequent Offense
$1,000
Revoke/Suspend Vessel Privilege
12:7-57a
1 year
7 months to 1 year Referral to IDRC Required attendance
7 months to 1 year Referral to IDRC Required attendance
2 years
2 years
Referral to IDRC Required attendance
2 years
Referral to IDRC Required attendance
10 years
10 years
Referral to IDRC Required attendance
10 years
Referral to IDRC Required attendance
DL Revoke/Suspend
12:7-55a
IDRC
12:7-57c
Boat Safety Course
12:7-57e
Operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) with a prohibited Alcohol Concentration (CDL/DWI), N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.13 11
!
!
!
!
Person shall not operate a Commerical Motor vehicle (GVWR 26,001 lbs or more)
With an alcohol concentration of 0.04% or more (N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.11 definition “Alcohol Concentration”)
Or while under the influence of a controlled substance
Merger of offense with a violation of N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 DWI or N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.2 DWI Refusal is prohibited, N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.20i.
With an alcohol concentration of 0.04% or more (N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.11 definition “Alcohol Concentration”)
Or while under the influence of a controlled substance
Merger of offense with a violation of N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 DWI or N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.2 DWI Refusal is prohibited, N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.20i.
CDL/DWI Offense
39:3-10.20
In addition to any other penalty for a violation of specified MV offenses*
In addition to any other penalty for a violation of specified MV offenses*
1 st Offense
1st Offense While
Transporting Haz Mat or displaying
Haz Mat placard
2nd or subsequent Offense
for any violation 39:3-10.20a
or combination from 2 or more
separate incidences
CDL Endorsement Suspended
1 to 3 years
39:3-10.20a
3 years
39:3-10.20b
For life
39:3-10.20c
CDL Endorsement Revocation
39:3-10.20e
For life if a CMV used in commission of a crime involving manufacture, distribution or dispensing CDS or
analog, or possession with intent to manufacture, distribute or dispense CDS or analog
CDL Endorsement Suspension
For Serious Traffic violations,
39:3-10.11 **
39:3-10.20f
39:3-10.20f
Not less than 60 days from separate incidents within 3 year period 120 days from separate incidents
within 3 year period
* The specified MV offenses under N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.20a. for which penalties are imposed in addition to any other penalty are: (1) DWI in CMV, N.J.S.A.
39:4-50 or 39:3-10.13; (2) leaving scene in a CMV, N.J.S.A. 39:4-129; (3) using a CMV in commission of any crime as defined at N.J.S.A. 2C:1-4a, c, or d;
(4) refusal to submit to chemical breath tests, N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.2 or 39:3-10.24; violation of N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.18(b)(1).
** A serious Traffic violation, is defined at N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.11 as: (a) excessive speeding at speed of 15 or mph above speed limit; (b) reckless driving,
including, but not limited to, driving a CMV “in willful or wanton disregard of the safety of person or property, including violations of N.J.S.A. 39:4-96"; (c)
Improper or erratic traffic lane changes; (d) Following too closely, including violations of N.J.S.A. 39:4-89; (e) a violation arising in connection with a fatal
accident, of laws relating to motor vehicle traffic control, other than parking; (f) any other violation of State or local law relating to motor vehicle traffic as
determined by the Secretary of USDOT at 49 C.F.R. §383.5 as a serious traffic violation.
CDL/DWI Refusal TO SUBMIT TO CHEMICAL BREATH TESTING , N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.24f 12
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.24f Refusal to Submit to Chemical Breath Test
!
Every motorist who operates a commercial motor vehicle in New Jersey deems consent to submit to a chemical breath test to determine
blood alcohol content. N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.24f (Implied Consent Statute).
!
!
Conviction is based upon “preponderance,” standard of evidence
Penalties are in addition to any penalties imposed under N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.20
Penalties are in addition to any penalties imposed under N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.20
CDL/DWI Refusal 39:3-10.24f
Penalties in addition to any penalties imposed
under 39:3-10.20
1st offense
2nd or subsequent offense
Fine
DL suspend/revoked IDRC
DL suspend/revoked IDRC
$250 to $500
6 months Referral to IDRC
6 months Referral to IDRC
2 years
Referral to IDRC
Referral to IDRC
Violation
2nd Offense
Operation with BAC
0.01 - 0.08 under 21
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.14
Revocation of Licence for 30-90 days
Commencing on conviction or date
of eligibility whichever later.
Community Service 15-30 days
IDRC *
Consumption of Alc. by
Operator or Passenger
N.J.S.A. 39:4-51a
$ 200 Fine
$ 200 Fine
$ 250 Fine or 10 days Community Service
$ 250 Fine or 10 days Community Service
Open Container
Operator or Passenger
N.J.S.A. 39:4-51b
Operating a motor vehicle while in Possession of
CDS N.J.S.A. 39:49.1
Not less than $50
Mandatory drivers licence suspension for 2 years
Mandatory drivers licence suspension for 2 years
Operation while intoxicated with a minor in
vehicle N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.15 **
Disorderly Persons Offense
(Up to 6 months incarceration and up to $1,000 fine)
Drivers licence suspension for not more than 6 months an up to 5 days of community service
(Up to 6 months incarceration and up to $1,000 fine)
Drivers licence suspension for not more than 6 months an up to 5 days of community service
Mandatory forfeiture or postponement of driving
privileges for minors adjudged delinquent for
drug charges N.J.S.A. 2C:35-16
6 months to 2 years commencing on date of
imposition of sentence or the 17th birthday,
whichever is later.
6 months to 2 years commencing on date of
imposition of sentence or the 17th birthday,
whichever is later.
Suspension shall commence after any period of suspension or postponement currently being served for a previous drug violation
Suspension shall commence after any period of suspension or postponement currently being served for a previous drug violation
Related Motor Vehicle Alcohol Offenses
1st Offense
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* Penalties apply in addition to N.J.S.A. 2C:33-15 (underage possession of alcoholic beverages), N.J.S.A. 33:1-81 (purchase of an alcoholic
beverage by an underage person), and N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 (DWI) violations.
** Defendant may also be charged under N.J.S.A. 2C: 24-4 (Endangering Welfare of Children)
Driving While Supsended, DWI, N.J.S.A. 39:3-40(f)
14
Drive while
suspended - DWI
39:3-40(f)(2)
1st Offense
2nd Offense
3rd or subsequent Offense
Fine
$500 39:3-40(a), plus
$500 fine 39:3-40(f)(2)
$750 39:3-40(a), plus
$500 fine 39:3-40(f)(2)
$1000 39:3-40(a), plus
$500 fine 39:3-40(f)(2)
Fine -
School Zone
$500 39:3-40(a), plus
$500 fine 39:3-40(f)(2), plus $500 39:3- 40(f)(3)
$500 fine 39:3-40(f)(2), plus $500 39:3- 40(f)(3)
$750 39:3-40(a), plus
$500 fine 39:3-40(f)(2), plus $500 39:3-40(f)(3)
$500 fine 39:3-40(f)(2), plus $500 39:3-40(f)(3)
$1000 39:3-40(a), plus
$500 fine 39:3-40(f)(2), plus $500 39:3-40(f)(3)
$500 fine 39:3-40(f)(2), plus $500 39:3-40(f)(3)
DL
Revoke
Suspend
Up to 6 mo. 39:3-40(a), plus
12 mo. - 24 mo. additional 39:3-40(f)(2)
12 mo. - 24 mo. additional 39:3-40(f)(2)
Up to 6 mo. 39:3-40(a), plus
12 mo. - 24 mo. additional 39:3-40(f)(2)
12 mo. - 24 mo. additional 39:3-40(f)(2)
Up to 6 mo. 39:3-40(a), plus
12 mo. - 24 mo. additional 39:3-40(f)(2)
12 mo. - 24 mo. additional 39:3-40(f)(2)
DL Revoke
Suspend for
School Zone
12 month - 30 month driver’s license
suspension
(1 to 2 years after any incarceration)
(1 to 2 years after any incarceration)
12 month - 30 month driver’s license
suspension
(1 to 2 years after any incarceration)
(1 to 2 years after any incarceration)
12 month - 30 month driver’s license
suspension
(1 to 2 years after any incarceration)
(1 to 2 years after any incarceration)
Registration
Suspension
N.J.S. 39:3-40.1
Suspension of registration on all owned
or leased vehicles
Suspension of registration on all owned or
leased vehicles
(If within 5 years of 39:3-40 conviction, registration suspended for the same time as drivers licence)
(If within 5 years of 39:3-40 conviction, registration suspended for the same time as drivers licence)
Suspension of registration on all owned or
leased vehicles
(If within 5 years of 39:3-40 conviction, registration suspended for the same time as drivers licence)
(If within 5 years of 39:3-40 conviction, registration suspended for the same time as drivers licence)
Incarceration
10-90 days incarceration
Up to 5 days 39:3-40 (b)
10-90 days incarceration 39:3-40 (f)(2)
If the offense involves a motor vehicle moving violation, then imprisonment for 10 days longer than the term of imprisonment for the previous offense.
10-90 days incarceration 39:3-40 (f)(2)
If the offense involves a motor vehicle moving violation, then imprisonment for 10 days longer than the term of imprisonment for the previous offense.
Up to 10 days 39:3-40 (c)
10-90 days incarceration 39:3-40 (f)(2)
If the offense involves a motor vehicle moving violation, then imprisonment for 10 days longer than the term of imprisonment for the previous offense.
10-90 days incarceration 39:3-40 (f)(2)
If the offense involves a motor vehicle moving violation, then imprisonment for 10 days longer than the term of imprisonment for the previous offense.
Incarceration
School Zone
10-90 days incarceration 39:3-40 (f)(2)
60-90 days incarceration 39:3-40(f)(3)
Up to 5 days 39:3-40 (b)
10-90 days incarceration 39:3-40 (f)(2)
10-90 days incarceration 39:3-40 (f)(2)
Up to 10 days 39:3-40 (c)
10-90 days incarceration 39:3-40 (f)(2) 180 days incarceration 39:3-40(f)(3)
10-90 days incarceration 39:3-40 (f)(2) 180 days incarceration 39:3-40(f)(3)
120-150 days incarceration 39:3-40(f)(3)
Driving While Supsended, DWI, N.J.S.A. 39:3-40(f)
15
Drive while
suspended - DWI
39:3-40(f)(2)
1st Offense
2nd Offense
3rd or subsequent Offense
DL
Revoke
Suspend
Under17
revocation of registration certificate for
the period driver’s license is suspended
revocation of registration certificate for the
period driver’s license is suspended
revocation of registration certificate for the
period driver’s license is suspended
Penalties reflect inclusion of the penalties for a violation of N.J.S.A. 39:3-40 (a) through (e).
The Administrative Office of the Courts have adopted this position in issuing the Minimum Mandatory Fines and Penalties schedule issued on August 9, 2004.
The Administrative Office of the Courts have adopted this position in issuing the Minimum Mandatory Fines and Penalties schedule issued on August 9, 2004.
Note: The fines and penalties set forth in N.J.S.A. 39:3-40(f)(1)-(3) are imposed “notwithstanding” the general penalty provisions listed above.
This chart is based on the assumption that the fines and penalties set forth in N.J.S.A. 39:3-40(f)(1)-(3) are in addition to those found in
N.J.S.A.39:3-40(a)-(e). This reading of the statute is suggested by State v. Wrotny, 221 N.J. Super. 226, 228-30 (App. Div. 1987), though Wrotny
does not explicitly hold as much. For a contrary reading of N.J.S.A. 39:3-40(f)(1)-(3), see State v. Walsh, 236 N.J. Super. 151, 155 (Law Div.
1989), and State v. Rought, 221, N.J., Super. 42, 47 (Law Div. 1987), which both held that the fines and the penalties of 39:3-40(f)(1)-(3) are a
substitute for those provided by N.J.S.A. 39:3-40(a)-(e). Before imposing sentence for a conviction of N.J.S.A. 39:3-40(f)(1)-(3), please consult
these cases and any other relevant cases decided after the date of this chart. (The Administrative Office of the Courts have adopted this position
in issuing the Minimum Mandatory Fines and Penalties schedule issued on August 9, 2004.)
N.J.S.A. 39:4-52 Racing on Highway
! Prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle on a public highway
! for a wager
!
! D.P .
! D.P .
or for the purpose of making a speed record
offense for person to
-
! orinarace
-
! or for the purpose of making a speed record
-
! First Offense: $25-$100 fine
-
! Second Offense: $100-$200 fine
N.J.S.A. 39:5C-1 Racing or Making Speed Records
! D.P. offense for person to operate or attempt, or agree to operate a motor vehicle on a public highway
! D.P. offense for person to operate or attempt, or agree to operate a motor vehicle on a public highway
!
in a race with any other motor vehicle
!
!
!
!
!
arrange for
manage
encourage
or assist in the holding of
or attempt to hold any such race or speed race event
manage
encourage
or assist in the holding of
or attempt to hold any such race or speed race event
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! First Offense: $25-$100 fine
-
! Second Offense: $100-$200 fine or 90 days incarceration or both.
Related Offenses
N.J.S.A. 39:4-96
N.J.S.A. 39:4-97
N.J.S.A. 39:4-98
N.J.S.A. 39:4-129
N.J.S.A. 2C:11-5
N.J.S.A. 2C:11-5.1
N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1(c)
Reckless Driving
Careless Driving
Speeding
Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Death by Vehicular Homicide
Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident (Fatal) Assault by Auto
Careless Driving
Speeding
Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Death by Vehicular Homicide
Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident (Fatal) Assault by Auto
N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1.1 Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident (Serious Bodily Injury)