Mandatory Minimums for Convictions of Driving Under the Influence in New Jersey   First Offense – BAC 0.08% but less than 0.10% • 3 months driving privilege suspension • $250-$400 fine • $230 IDRC* fee • $100 to drunk driving fund • $100 to AERF* • $1,000/year (for 3 years) MVC surcharge • $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund • 12-48 hours at intoxicated driver resource center (IDRC) • Maximum 30 days imprisonment   First Offense – BAC 0.10% or higher • 7-12 months driving privilege suspension • $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 at intoxicated driver resource center (IDRC) • Maximum 30 days imprisonment • BAC 0.15% or greater: ignition interlock device for 6- 12 months following restoration.   Second Offense • 2 year driving privilege suspension • $500-$1000 fine • $280 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 at intoxicated driver resource center (IDRC) • 48 hours to 90 days imprisonment • 30 days community service. • Ignition interlock device for 1 to 3 years following restoration   Third Offense  • 10 year driving privilege suspension • $1000 fine • $280 IDRC* fee • $100 to drunk driving fund • $100 to AERF* • $1,500/year (for 3 years) surcharge • $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund • 12-48 hours at intoxicated driver resource center (IDRC) • 180 days imprisonment • 90 days community service. • Ignition interlock device for 1 to 3 years following restoration   Notes:
  • A second offense more than 10 years after the first offense will be sentenced as a first offense
  • A third offense more than 10 years after the second offense will be sentenced as a second offense
  • *IDRC – Intoxicated Driver Resource Center
  • *AERF – Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Fund
    Last Updated 1/14/2012