A 1766 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Criminalizes fifth or subsequent drunk driving offenses.

This bill makes fifth or subsequent drunk driving convictions a criminal offense (third-degree crime) instead of a traffic violation, imposing penalties including up to 5 years in jail and a $15,000 fine. It requires a 10-year driver's license suspension for these offenses, increasing to 20 years if the offense occurs on school property within 1,000 feet, through a designated school crossing, or near a school crossing where juveniles are present. Offenders must complete alcohol education, mental health evaluations, and pay a $100 fee to support the Intoxicated Driving Program. The law applies to offenses committed after its effective date.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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