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Introduced
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would establish criminal penalties for fifth and subsequent offenses of driving under the influence (DUI). Currently, DUI is a traffic offense under Title 39 of the Revised Statutes (the State motor vehicle code). Under the provisions of the bill, a person who is convicted of a fifth or subsequent DUI offense would be guilty of a crime of the third degree. A crime of the third degree is punishable by a fine of up to $15,000, imprisonment for three to five years, or both. The person's driver's license would also be suspended for 10 years, which is the period of suspension required under current law. The bill also provides that if the fifth or subsequent violation occurs in a school zone or in or near a school crosswalk the person's driver's license would be suspended for 20 years.
AI Summary
This bill establishes criminal penalties for fifth and subsequent offenses of driving under the influence (DUI) in New Jersey. Under the provisions of the bill, a person convicted of a fifth or subsequent DUI offense would be guilty of a crime of the third degree, punishable by a fine of up to $15,000, imprisonment for three to five years, or both. The person's driver's license would also be suspended for 10 years, with a 20-year suspension if the offense occurs in a school zone or near a school crosswalk. The bill also requires the person to satisfy certain program and fee requirements related to the Intoxicated Driving Program Unit and the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/A764 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A1000/764_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A1000/764_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A1000/764_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A1000/764_I1.PDF |
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