All you ever wanted to know about drunk driving in teens.

1. Don't Be A Punk, Don't DriveDrunk! All you ever wanted to know about drunk driving in teens. + =

2. Mandatory Sentences • Are court imposed penalties for any moving violations occurring on public roadways. • Some examples are; • D.U.I., accumulation of points, failure to provide insurance, driving while suspended,

3. Implied Consent Law • Any person suspected of Driving Under The Influence must submit to a Breath Test • REFUSAL to take the test is equivalent to driving with a B.A.C. of .10% • Suspension 7 months to 1 year • $300 to $500 fine • Up to 30 days in jail • You may still be found to be guilty of driving under the influence • Sentences may run concurrently of consecutively based upon the judge’s order

4. D.U.I. • ACTIONS --- CONSEQUENCES • LAWS --- PENALTIES • 4th,5th, 6th,7th Amendments are involved • Search and seizure, incriminating yourself, speedy trial, trial by jury

5. Reasons for having your license Suspended Points D.U.I Not paying fines and surcharges At fault in a Fatal Accident

6. AGE and B.A.C. • 17 to 21 Yrs. Old .01% • PENALTY • 30 to 90 day Suspension • 15-30 days of community service • Must participate in the state run Intoxicate Driver Resource Center (IDRC) before your license will be restored • You will be on probation for 1 year after restoration • A conviction remains active on your record for 10 years

7. OVER 21 Years Old • 21Yrs. Old and up .08% • 1- Suspension 3 Months • 2- Fine $250- $400 • 3- !2- 48 Hrs. I.D.R.C. • 4- Jail Up to 30 days • 5- Surcharge $1,000/ yr. for 3 yrs. • 6- Other fees and charges • .10% • SAME as refusal • 7 mos.- 1 yr suspension • $300-$500 fine • Up to 30 days in jail

8. D.U.I. 2nd Offense-3rd offense • One that occurs within ten years of the first • Fine $500 to $1,000 • Jail 48 hrs to 90 days • License suspension for 2 yrs. • 30 days of community service • On a third offense your License will be suspended for 10 years

9. A Habitual Offender has had 3 suspensions within 3 years If you are involved in an accident causing injury while driving with a suspended license the penalty is; more suspension, fine, possible jail • After a suspension you have a probationary period o one year. • New Jersey does not grant driving privileges for HARDSHIPS, if your license is suspended you may not drive for any reason.

10. Other Alcohol related Offenses • Open Container $200 fine 1st Offense • $250 fine 2nd Offense • Driver is responsible for people in the car under 21 • Driving while suspended for D.U.I • Suspension additional 1 to 2 years • Fine $500 • Jail 10 to 90 days

11. Consequences of Drunk Driving Accidents

12. Identifying a Drunk Driver • Weave within their lane • Wander from one lane to another. • Run off the pavement. • Stop too quickly or slowly. • Drive too quickly or slowly. • Go through stop signs or other signals. • Drive on the wrong side of the road.

13. How to Prevent Drunk Driving Accidents • Drink Responsibly • Always have a designated driver • Don’t get into a vehicle with someone under the influence • Be aware of your surroundings (whether or not you have been drinking) • DON’T DRIVE IF YOU’RE DRINKING!

14. Teen Drinking Statistics • 40% of those who started drinking at age 14 or younger later developed alcohol dependence, compared with 10% of those who began drinking at age 20 or older. • Alcohol is the most commonly used drug among young people. • Traffic crashes are the greatest single cause of death for all persons age 6–33. About 45% of these fatalities are in alcohol-related crashes. • Eight young people a day die in alcohol-related crashes.

15. POINT SYSTEM • A Driver receives points on their license for moving violations • 2pts to 8pts may be given for a moving violation Speeding ( up to 10 mph over 2pts.), running a stop sign, passing a stopped school bus(5 pts.) are examples *Driving on public or private property to avoid a traffic control signal or sign

16. Point Accumulation and Reduction • Accumulation of 12 pts. in a two year period • Will result in a license suspension. • Reduction- If you drive violation free for one year the state will subtract 3 pts from your total. • Attending driving school will also get you a reduction • Insurance surcharges - you will have to pay extra on your Insurance premium for points on your record • All fines an points are doubled for violations in a safe corridor or construction zone.

17. State Test Library (D.U.I) • Driving on public property to avoid a traffic control signal or sign penalty: • 2 point moving violation • BAC level under 21 for D.U.I. is .01% this is the smallest amount of BAC a person can have (don’t be fooled) • Involved in an accident causing injury while driving with a suspended license: More suspension, Fine, possible JAIL

18. D.U.I. • Fines for violations in a Safe Corridor or construction work zone are DOUBLED. • If your License is suspended you may not drive for any reason until the suspension ends and your license is restored • The Probationary period after having your license restored is 1 YEAR

19. D.U.I. • You may get a fine for any of the following: • Failure to remove snow and ice, leaving a vehicle idling for more than 3 minutes, violating the move over law • Host liability law: if a person drinks too much in your home an has an accident you can be involved in `a lawsuit