Motor Vehicle Commission MVC Alcohol and Drug Laws 3

Question 1

If a New Jersey driver is convicted of DUI in another state, how does it affect their New Jersey driving privileges?

Accepted Answer

It is treated the same as a NJ DUI conviction

Answer

It has no effect on NJ driving privileges

Answer

It only results in a written warning

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The driver must retake the road test

Question 2

Can a New Jersey driver face a DUI charge for driving while impaired by a lawfully prescribed medication?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if the medication impairs driving ability

Answer

No, only illegal drugs can lead to DUI charges

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Only if the prescription contains alcohol

Answer

Only if the medication is combined with alcohol

Question 3

In New Jersey, is there a 'lookback period' that limits how far back prior DUI offenses are counted when determining penalties?

Accepted Answer

No — all prior DUI offenses count indefinitely

Answer

Yes, 5 years

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Yes, 10 years

Answer

Yes, 15 years

Question 4

Under New Jersey's Zero Tolerance Law, what is the license suspension range for an underage driver with a BAC between 0.01% and 0.07%?

Accepted Answer

30 to 90 days

Answer

15 to 30 days

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3 to 6 months

Answer

6 to 12 months

Question 5

What is the license suspension for a first-offense refusal to submit to a breathalyzer test in New Jersey?

Accepted Answer

7 months to 1 year

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3 months

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6 months

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2 years

Question 6

Which New Jersey state agency administers the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC) program?

Accepted Answer

NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS)

Answer

New Jersey State Police

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New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission

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NJ Department of Transportation

Question 7

In New Jersey, which of the following is true about DUI convictions and their effect on auto insurance?

Accepted Answer

A DUI conviction typically results in significantly higher insurance premiums

Answer

Insurance companies cannot raise rates based on a DUI conviction

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A DUI only affects insurance if it involved a collision

Answer

Insurance rates are unaffected for first-time DUI offenders