New Jersey DUI Laws
New Jersey DUI Defense
What you're facing, what the deadlines are, and the questions your attorney needs to answer — specific to New Jersey (NJ) law.
BAC Limit
0.08
Enhanced BAC
0.10 (tiered: 0.08–0.099 / 0.10–0.149 / 0.15+)
Higher penalties above this
Lookback Period
10 years
Prior offenses count within
First Offense Penalties in New Jersey
Implied Consent & Test Refusal
Like all 50 states, New Jersey has an implied consent law — by driving on New Jersey roads, you've already agreed to submit to a chemical test (breath, blood, or urine) if an officer has probable cause to believe you're impaired.
Refusal Penalty
7-month license suspension + mandatory IID
New Jersey-Specific Detail
New Jersey replaced license suspension with mandatory IID installation for first-offense DUI (effective Dec 2019). The state uses a three-tier BAC system with escalating penalties at 0.08, 0.10, and 0.15.
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Important: This page provides general legal information about New Jersey DUI laws as of the date of publication. Laws change frequently. This is not legal advice. Consult a New Jersey-licensed attorney for guidance specific to your case.