Motor Vehicle Commission MVC Alcohol and Drug Laws 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the license suspension period for a second DUI conviction in New Jersey?
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 2 years (Correct answer)
- 5 years
Correct answer: 2 years
A second DUI conviction in New Jersey results in a 2-year driver's license suspension.
Question 2: How long is the license suspension for a third or subsequent DUI offense in New Jersey?
- 5 years
- 8 years
- 10 years (Correct answer)
- Permanent revocation
Correct answer: 10 years
A third or subsequent DUI conviction in New Jersey carries a 10-year driver's license suspension.
Question 3: Which device may be required for certain DUI offenders in New Jersey that prevents a vehicle from starting if BAC exceeds a set limit?
- Dashboard breathalyzer monitor
- Ignition interlock device (Correct answer)
- Electronic speed limiter
- GPS tracking device
Correct answer: Ignition interlock device
New Jersey courts can require an ignition interlock device, which connects the ignition to a breath-testing mechanism and prevents the car from starting if BAC is too high.
Question 4: What fine range applies to a first DUI offense in New Jersey?
- $100 to $200
- $250 to $400 (Correct answer)
- $500 to $1,000
- $1,000 to $2,000
Correct answer: $250 to $400
A first DUI offense in New Jersey carries a fine ranging from $250 to $400, in addition to other penalties.
Question 5: In addition to fines, New Jersey DUI offenders must pay an annual surcharge to the Motor Vehicle Commission. What is the annual surcharge for a first or second DUI offense?
- $500
- $750
- $1,000 (Correct answer)
- $1,500
Correct answer: $1,000
New Jersey DUI offenders pay a $1,000 annual surcharge for 3 consecutive years for first and second DUI offenses.
Question 6: Under New Jersey law, what constitutes 'driving while intoxicated' (DWI)?
- Only having a BAC of 0.08% or higher
- Having a BAC of 0.08% or higher OR being impaired by drugs (Correct answer)
- Only being visibly impaired while behind the wheel
- Having any detectable amount of alcohol or drugs in your system
Correct answer: Having a BAC of 0.08% or higher OR being impaired by drugs
New Jersey's DWI law covers both alcohol impairment (BAC 0.08%+) and driving under the influence of narcotics, hallucinogens, or other impairing substances.
Question 7: For how many years must a New Jersey DUI offender pay the annual Motor Vehicle Commission surcharge?
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years (Correct answer)
- 5 years
Correct answer: 3 years
DUI offenders in New Jersey must pay annual surcharges for 3 consecutive years following their conviction.
Motor Vehicle Commission MVC Alcohol and Drug Laws 2
What is the license suspension period for a second DUI conviction in New Jersey?