Penalties for a FIRST DWI NJSA 39:4-50

.08 or .09 or no reading (39:4-50)

• 90 days suspension or up until interlock device installed - minimum interlock period 90-days;

• 12 hours at the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center;

• Between $250 and $400 in fines.;

• A $1,000 annual automobile insurance surcharge for three years;

• Other fees and surcharges in excess of $525.

.10 to .14 (39:4-50)

• 1st Offense with 7 months to 12 month suspension or up until interlock device installed-minimum interlock device 7 months;

• 12 hours at the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center;

• Between $250 and $400 in fines;

• A $1,000 annual automobile insurance surcharge for three years;

• Other fees and surcharges in excess of $525.

.15 or higher (39:4-50)

• 4-6 month suspensions (must install interlock device during the suspension);

• Interlock device for a period of between 9 months and 15 months;

• 12 hours at the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center;

• Substance abuse assessment and requirement to follow recommendations;

• Between $250 and $400 in fines;

• A $1,000 annual automobile insurance surcharge for three years;

• Other fees and surcharges in excess of $525.

Refusing to Provide a Breath Sample (39:4-50.4a)

• Interlock device for a period of between 9 months and 15 months or driver’s license suspension for that time period.

• 12 hours at the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center;

• Between $250 and $400 in fines;

• A $1,000 annual automobile insurance surcharge for three years;

• Other fees and surcharges in excess of $525.

In a .08 to .14, or refusal situation, if found guilty you will be suspended, you will need to immediately install an interlock device, go the MVC (5 business days after the court orders the suspension) with proof of installation and your privileges to drive will be restored, you will be issued a new license which will state "interlock" on the face of the driver's license.