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.

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.

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.