What happens if you’re convicted?
DWI uses a separate statutory penalty system that may include license consequences, ignition interlock, IDRC, fines, surcharges, and custody exposure depending on facts and prior history.
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50
Driving while intoxicated
Operating a vehicle while under the influence or at/above an applicable blood-alcohol threshold.
NJ MVC POINTSNo ordinary MVC points; separate mandatory penaltiesHigh-stakes
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Last verifiedAugust 21, 2026
Do you have to go to court?
In-person proceedings are generally expected after the initial appearance. Obtain case-specific legal advice.
What should you check first?
- Breath or blood result
- Prior DWI history
- Interlock and license consequences
WHAT THIS CHARGE ALLEGES
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50: read the exact wording.
Operating a vehicle while under the influence or at/above an applicable blood-alcohol threshold.
The exact subsection and the conduct written on the summons matter. Do not substitute a similar-sounding violation or assume that a point value describes every consequence.
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CHARGE-SPECIFIC CHECKLIST
Review the facts tied to this statute.
The items below are neutral record-checking prompts. They are not defenses or predictions about the result.
Check 1Breath or blood result
Check 2Prior DWI history
Check 3Interlock and license consequences
Need the shared rules? Paying, pleading not guilty, MVC points, court amounts, and insurance decisions are explained once in the New Jersey traffic-ticket basics guide.
WHERE WAS THE TICKET ISSUED?
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Primary sources: New Jersey Legislature statute search · NJ Motor Vehicle Commission Points Schedule · NJ Courts municipal-court help · Official NJ municipal case search
Verified August 21, 2026. This page explains the listed charge generally. Subsections, prior history, license class, accident or injury facts when relevant, and companion charges can change the result.