1. Chapter 7: Driver Privileges and Penalties
Driver Education
Chapter 7: Driver Privileges and Penalties

2. Driving is a privilege not a right!!!
Reasons to lose your license:
Failure to pay surcharges
Failure to appear in court or pay fines
Driving while suspended
Failure to provide proof of insurance
Physical or mental disqualification
Drug or alcohol use
Repeated traffic law violations
At fault in a fatal accident
Failure to respond to and MVC notice

3. Underage Drinking and Driving
Motorists under 21 found with a blood alcohol concentration above .01 while operating a motor vehicle will be penalized.

4. 21 and over .08-.10 3 month suspension $250-400 fine
12-48 hours in IDRC
Up to 30 days in jail
$230 per day IDRC fee
$100 Drunk Driving Fund Fee
$100 Alcohol Education, Rehab, and Enforcement Fund Fee
$1000 annual surcharge for three years
$75 Safe Neighborhood Service Fund Fee
Possible interlock device 6 months – 1 year

5. Over 21 .10 or more 7month- 1 year suspension $300-$500 fine
12-48 hours in IDRC
Up to 30 days in jail
$230 per day IDRC fee
$100 Drunk Driving Fund Fee
$100 Alcohol Education, Rehab, and Enforcement Fund Fee
$1000 annual surcharge for three years
$75 Safe Neighborhood Service Fund Fee
Possible interlock device 6 months – 1 year

6. Totaling
$5615

7. under 21 .01-.08 30-90 day suspension 15-30 days community service
Participation in IDRC or Alcohol education program

8. Breath Tests Implied Consent Law
When you drive on a NJ roadway, you agree to a breath test following an arrest for drinking and driving.
Refusal
Insurance Surcharge of $1000 for three years
Equal to driving with a BAC of .08

9. Ignition Interlock device
Built in breathalyzer
Prevents car from starting if BAC is over .05

10. Intoxicated Driver Resource Center
Alcohol and highway safety education program
One per county

11. Point System Keeps track of your driving record
More serious violations; more points
Up to three points deducted each year
One year probation for point suspension
$100 restoration fee

12. Driver Programs Notice of Scheduled Suspension
12-14 points in more than two years
You can:
Attend a NJ driver improvement program
Cost $100
Three points off of your license
Ask for a hearing
Turn in your license for the suspension period

13. Probationary Driver Program
Two years after receiving your permit
Two or more moving violations totaling more than four points.
Cost $100
To correct improper or dangerous driving practices

14. Driver License Restoration
After a driver license is restored you will be on probation for one year.
Any violation during this time will result in a proposed license suspension.

15. Surcharges and Point Values
Accumulating 6 or more points within three years: $150 surcharge and $25 for each additional point