New Jersey DUI Laws

If you’ve been arrested for DUI / DWI in New Jersey, the first thing you should do is talk with an experienced New Jersey DUI lawyer!  New Jersey DUI laws are complex and an experienced New Jersey DUI lawyer will be able to negotiate the best possible outcome.  Call 1.855.700.0754 for a FREE New Jersey DUI consultation with a local DUI lawyer.

Like all other states in America, the BAC legal limit in New Jersey for individuals over 21 is .08%.  New Jersey does have a zero-tolerance law meaning anyone under the age of 21 will be charged with DUI for a BAC greater than .02%.  The commercial BAC limit in New Jersey is .04%.  Anyone found to have a BAC higher than these limits will be charged with DUI in the state of New Jersey.

Yes, New Jersey does have a enhanced or aggravated DUI charge if your BAC limit is over 0.10%

New Jersey DUI laws include “implied consent”, which means you are required to submit to field sobriety tests or chemical testing, or you will face serious consequences.  On the 1st refusal you will face a 7 month license suspension, a 2nd offense is a 2 year license suspension, the 3rd refusal is a 10 year license suspension and possible fine.

Yes, it is a possibility that your vehicle could be temporarily impounded if you are charged with a DUI offense in New Jersey.

Yes, license suspension or revocation will occur if you are convicted of DUI / DUII in New Jersey.  The duration of a suspension varies by the type of DUI offense in New Jersey.

New Jersey DUI laws require the use of ignition interlock devices upon a DUI conviction.

A first time DUI conviction in New Jersey can cost  between $8,000 – $10,000.

Yes, definitely.  If you are convicted of DUI / DUII in New Jersey, your insurance could increase by $3,600 to $6,000.