S.482

Criminalizes fourth or subsequent drunk driving offenses.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S482 criminalizes fourth or subsequent drunk driving offenses, imposing a 20-year driver's license suspension for violations near school.

New Jersey S482 establishes criminal penalties for fourth or subsequent drunk driving offenses, classifying them as crimes of the third degree. The bill mandates a 20-year suspension of the driver's license if the violation occurs near school zones or within 1,000 feet of school property. A conviction also results in a fine of up to $15,000, imprisonment for three to five years, or both. The bill applies to offenses committed after its effective date.

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Where it stands

Current
Law and Public Safety Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee