Dealing with a DUI can feel tougher than merging on the turnpike at rush hour, but Smart Start is here to help. We offer fast installation on Ignition Interlock Devices for New Jersey drivers who are ready to move past their DUI, with each device backed by our 24/7 multilingual customer care so you can always stay compliant.
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To get your license back after a DUI in New Jersey, you’ll have to follow the conditions that your monitoring authority sets. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) specifies some of the penalties you might face, including the installation of an Ignition Interlock Device in your vehicle.
The following is general information, not legal advice, about the conditions you might have to complete before applying for a reinstated license.
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Obtain SR-22 Certificate
Assessment and Education
Pay Fees and Complete Forms
Service Appointments
Removal
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We know that navigating a DUI can be overwhelming. Understanding the requirements and process after an alcohol related driving offense in New Jersey is an important step to getting back on the road. We’ve put together some general information to help you get started.
The penalties for a DUI in New Jersey depend on your tested blood alcohol content (BAC) when arrested, as well as other aggravating factors like previous DUIs. The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office specifies that, for a first-time DUI with a BAC of 0.08% or higher (but under 0.10), you can be subject to penalties that include:
If your BAC was above 0.10%, you may be subject to higher fines, longer license suspensions, or other increased penalties. Penalties also may increase for various aggravating factors, including previous DUIs or being under the influence of other drugs.
You may also be required to install and maintain an Ignition Interlock Device as part of your DUI program. IIDs are mandatory under the law for drivers arrested with a BAC of 0.15% or higher, whether or not the driver has a previous DUI.
Finally, note that a judge may also choose to suspend your vehicle registration at their discretion. Contact your monitoring authority to find out how to restore your registration.
To get your license reinstated after a DUI in New Jersey, you’ll typically have to complete the New Jersey Intoxicated Driver Program (IDP). The IDP involves screening, classes, and/or treatment at an Intoxicated Driving Resource Center (IDRC). Your DUI program determines the required number of hours, with both 12-hour and 48-hour IDRC programs available.
Note that before your license can be restored, you’ll also have to pay IDRC fees to the state. The NJ MVC specifies the fees that may be required:
Upon completion of your IDRC program, the IDRC will issue a recommendation to the IDP on whether or not to restore your license. For some drivers, additional treatment or classes may be required.
If your DUI program requires that you install an Ignition Interlock Device, you’ll have to demonstrate compliance with the specific requirements. Check the license suspension letter that you received from the NJ MVC to determine how long you must keep it installed.
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As part of your Ignition Interlock requirement and getting your license reinstated, you may be required to complete or reference specific forms. Get quick access to these forms below:
It’s important to thoroughly understand how IIDs work, and what you’ll need to do to stay in compliance with your program. Get fast answers to your most common questions about Interlocks in New Jersey.
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