According to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC), 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
- Community service
The mandatory fines and penalties associated with a DUI for a BAC .10% or greater are:
- loss of license for 7 months to 1 year
- up to 30 days imprisonment
- 12 - 48 hrs IDRC - Intoxicated Driver Resource Center
- $300 - $500 fine
- $230 IDRC fee
- $100 to drunk driving fund
- $100 to AERF - Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Fund
- $1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge
- $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund
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A DUI for a BAC of greater than .08% but less than .10% comes with penalties of:
- license lost for 3 months
- up to 30 days imprisonment
- 12 - 48 hrs IDRC - Intoxicated Driver Resource Center
- $250 - $400 fine
- $230 IDRC fee
- $100 to drunk driving fund
- $100 to AERF - Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Fund
- $1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge
- $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund
[Let CarInsurance.com help you find affordable auto insurance now.] As for how long the DUI conviction remains on your NJ driving record, the NJ MVC states that in New Jersey a DUI conviction will remain a permanent part of your NJ driver history. | 
