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This bill establishes criminal penalties for individuals convicted of a fourth or subsequent offense of driving under the influence (DUI), which is currently treated as a traffic violation. Under this legislation, a fourth or subsequent DUI conviction would be classified as a third-degree crime, carrying a potential fine of up to $15,000, imprisonment for three to five years, or both. Additionally, the offender's driver's license would be suspended for 10 years. This suspension period would be extended to 20 years if the fourth or subsequent DUI offense occurs within a school zone or near a school crossing, providing enhanced penalties for drunk driving in areas frequented by children. The bill also mandates that convicted individuals must comply with screening, evaluation, and program requirements related to alcohol and drug education and highway safety, with failure to do so resulting in mandatory jail time and continued license suspension.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S482