New York and New Jersey are both part of the Drivers License Compact (DLC) so New York informed your home state of NJ about this Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI). Now if you received notification from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) stating that your license is suspended then it probably is and would appear that the MVC is giving you a penalty for your out of state DWAI even if there is not an exact match up for that violation in NJ.
The NJ MVC states that in New Jersey, a person with a BAC of 0.08% or greater who operates a motor vehicle or a boat is considered to be driving under the influence (DUI). Being convicted of a DUI is a serious offense, carrying heavy penalties including: fines, fees and surcharges, jail time and/or community service.
You stated you are a minor. The New Jersey MVC notes that if you are under 21 years old and are convicted for driving or boating with a BAC of .01% or higher, the following penalties apply:
- 30–90 day license suspension
- Possible combination of the minimum sentences above and select DUI Mandatory Fines and Penalties, depending on the situation
- 15–30 days mandatory community service
- Participation in alcohol education and highway safety programs at an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center.
- If you are unlicensed and under 17 years of age at the time of the incident, you are subject to a 30–90 day delay in processing your driver license
To find out what exact penalties New Jersey can give you for receiving a DWAI in New York you can contact the NJ MVC and also get legal information from a lawyer.
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