Breath Test Refusal After A Drunk Driving Stop In Wall, New Jersey
Refusal charges are also common in Wall Township. Refusal charges can be written when the alleged intoxicated motorist refuses to submit to a breath test or a blood test to determine their Blood Alcohol Content (BAC). There is a process that all Wall Township Police Officers must follow and is contained on the Division of Motor Vehicles Standard Statement. The officer must read you your rights and the law contained thereon, and ask if you will submit to a blood alcohol test. If you refuse and do not agree to take the test you will be charged with a refusal. If convicted of a refusal, you may face similar penalties to those of an actual DWI. In all DWI related convictions for DWI or refusal you will be ordered to install an Ignition Interlock Device on your motor vehicle. Costs with Ignition Interlock Devices can run high as they require fees for installation, rental, monthly reporting, and removal. These devices will not allow you to start your automobile unless the device determines that there is no alcohol in your system.
First Refusal in New Jersey
- Loss of license from the time of conviction until an interlock device is installed and a new restricted interlock license is in hand.
- Fine of up to $500.00
- Required installation of an Ignition Interlock Device for a minimum of 9 months and a maximum of 15 months
- Participation in the IDRC (intoxicated driver resource center) for a period of 12-48 hours
- Other fines and penalties
Second Refusal in New Jersey
- Loss of license for a minimum of 1 up to a maximum of 2 years
- Fine of up to $1,000.00
- Required installation of an Ignition Interlock Device for a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 4 years and this is in addition to the time of suspension, during which the interlock must also be installed
- Other fines and penalties
Third Refusal in New Jersey
- Loss of license for up to 8 years
- Fine of $1,000.00
- Required installation of an Ignition Interlock Device for a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 4 years and this is in addition to the time of suspension, during which the interlock must also be installed
- Other fines and penalties