Breathalyzer test

In New Jersey if you get arrested for a DUI, you must take a Breathalyzer test. When you get your license in New Jersey, you give consent for this test, known as "implied consent." If you refuse to take a Breathalyzer test, you will be detained and brought to a hospital where hospital staff may draw blood.

If you refuse a Breathalyzer test, you will face the same loss of driving privileges as a DUI offense.

Mandatory fines and penalties

Offense	License loss	Fines, fees & surcharges	Program requirement
1st	7 months – 1 year 1-2 years; school zone	$300-$500 fine $600-$1,000 fine; school zone $230/day IDRC* fee $100 to drunk driving fund $100 to AERF* $1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund	12 hours minimum IDRC*
2st	2 years 4 years; school zone	$500-$1,000 fine $1,000-$2,000 fine; school zone $230/day IDRC* fee $100 to drunk driving fund $100 to AERF* $1,000/year (for 3 years) surcharge $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund	12 hours minimum IDRC*
3st and subsequent	10 years 20 years; school zone	$1,000 fine $2000 fine; school zone $230/day IDRC* fee $100 to drunk driving fund $100 to AERF*	12 hours minimum IDRC*
		$1,500/year (for 3 years) surcharge $75 to Neighborhood Services Fund

Notes:
* IDRC - Intoxicated Driver Resource Center
* AERF - Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Fund
* Alcohol and drug-related offenses require completion of an alcohol screening and   evaluation program