New Jersey DUI Laws

New Jersey Drunk and Drugged Driving Laws and Penalties

New Jersey prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence or with a blood alcohol content (BAC) or .08% or greater. Also, a vehicle owner can get a DWI conviction for permitting an intoxicated person to operate the owner’s vehicle.

New Jersey's Underage DWI Laws

New Jersey prohibits vehicle operation by any underage person with alcohol in his or her system. A BAC of .01% or more is enough for a conviction.

First-Offense DWI/DUI in New Jersey

In New Jersey, you can be convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI)—lots of people use the terms DWI and DUI interchangeably—if you operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or more. Read about the penalties for a first DWI in New Jersey

Second Offense DWI/DUI in New Jersey

Read about New Jersey's DWI laws and the penalties you'll face for a second DWI conviction.

Third-Offense DWI in New Jersey

In New Jersey, a conviction for driving while under the influence (DWI) always remains on your driving record. There is no way to remove or expunge a DWI conviction, and a DWI conviction doesn’t expire after any set amount of time.

New Jersey’s Implied Consent Laws and Refusing Alcohol Testing

In New Jersey, if you get pulled over for a DWI and the officer asks you to take a breath test, do you have to take one? What happens if you refuse?

New Jersey’s Open Container Laws, Penalties, and Consequences

New Jersey's open container laws prohibit anyone possessing an open container of alcohol in a vehicle. Read about the specifics, including the penalties for an open container ticket.

New Jersey's Boating Under the Influence (BUI) Laws and Penalties

New Jersey law prohibits operating a vessel while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The term “vessel” includes vessels that are “temporarily or permanently equipped with machinery for propulsion” or 12 feet or greater in length.