This page lays details penalties related to DUI, alcohol, or drug-related offenses. If you would like a more broad overview of suspensions and restorations to your NJ license, please visit the Suspensions and Restorations page.
License loss
Fines, fees & surcharges
Prison term
Community service, IDRC & Interlock
7 months – 1 year
$300–$500 fine
$230 IDRC* fee
$100 to drunk driving fund
$100 to AERF*
$1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge
$75 to Neighborhood Services Fund
12–48 hours IDRC*
BAC 0.15% or greater: ignition interlock device during license suspension and 6 months - 1 year following restoration
Alcohol related DUI with BAC equal to or greater than 0.08% but less than 0.10% OR based on observational evidence with or without a particular BAC
License loss
Fines, fees & surcharges
Prison term
Community service, IDRC & Interlock
$250–$400 fine
$230 IDRC* fee
$100 to drunk driving fund
$100 to AERF*
$1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge
$75 to Neighborhood Services Fund
12–48 hours IDRC*
Repeated DUI convictions
Offense
License loss
Fines, fees & surcharges
Prison term
Community service, IDRC & Interlock
2nd offense within 10 years *
$500–$1,000 fine
$280 IDRC* fee
$100 to drunk driving fund
$100 to AERF*
$1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge
$75 to Neighborhood Services Fund
48 hours–
90 days
30 days CS
12–48 hours IDRC*
Ignition interlock device during license suspension and 1-3 years following restoration
3rd offense within 10 years of 2nd offense *
$1,000 fine
$280 IDRC* fee
$100 to drunk driving fund
$100 to AERF*
$1,500/year (for 3 years) surcharge
$75 to Neighborhood Services Fund
Up to 90 days CS (can reduce period of imprisonment)
12–48 hours IDRC*
Ignition interlock device during license suspension and 1-3 years following restoration
Offense
Fines
Community service