The legal age in NJ to purchase an alcoholic beverage

The legal age in NJ to purchase an alcoholic beverage

For individuals who are under 21 (the legal age in NJ to purchase an alcoholic beverage) and consumes an alcoholic beverage, then drive when their BAC is 0.01% or more, but less than 0.08%, the penalties are:

Minimum

• 30-90 day restriction from becoming a licensed driver at age
• 30-90 day driving license suspension if currently licensed
• 17 years; and,

Second Offense in NJ

• $1,000-$2,000 fine
• 4 years driving privilege suspension
• 12 hours minimum IDRC

Third and Subsequent Offenses in NJ

• $2,000 fine
• 20 years driving privilege suspension
• 12 hours minimum IDRC