New Jersey has some of the strictest driving laws in the United States. They not only have heavy fines but surcharges as well. One of the most stringent laws concerns driving under the influence of liquor. There are also laws regarding driving under the influence of drugs, suspended license, hit and run, speeding and many more.
If a person has their license suspended they must pay a $100 Restoration Fee and take a new drivers license examination to have it returned. In addition, they are required to attend a traffic driving class and are placed on a mandatory probation period. If there are three license suspensions in three years, they will not be able to get a new license for three years. Many also have to perform community service.
This state is very strong on using the point system. Every driving violation means certain points which are recorded on one’s driving license. When these point add up to six the driver must pay a surcharge of $150.00. If they have additional points, the charge is $25.00 each.
Driving under the influence (DUI) is considered a very serious offence and can result in heavy fines and possible jail time. A person is considered intoxicated with a BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) of 0.08%. This test is given at the time a person is stopped and, if they refuse to take the test they are taken to a hospital where their blood is measured for alcohol. A person’s car can be impounded and, if they have been arrested before for the offence, an interlock device will be placed in their car which stops it if alcohol is detected.
The speeds on New Jersey highways vary according to the location. It is, of course, much lower in cities and towns than it is on the open highway. There are WIM sites along the highways, in various locations, that determine the speed of the automobiles. In 2009, it was found that 66% of the drivers exceeded the speed limit.
If a person is under the age of 21 their license is suspended if their BAC is . 01%. They must do a number of things before their license can be restored. In addition to paying a fine, they must attend a safe driver class as well as doing community service.
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