Intoxicated driver program
Any person convicted of an alcohol related traffic offense must participate in a program at an Intoxicated Driving Resource Center (IDRC):
- New Jersey has an IDRC in each county for first and third-time offenders and three regional centers for second-time offenders
- During the program, offenders attend mandatory Alcohol and Highway Safety Education courses
- IDRC also evaluates each offender for an alcohol or drug problem and determines the need for treatment
- If treatment is needed, the center refers the offender to an appropriate provider for a 16-week minimum treatment
- Offender may supplement the treatment with attendance at a self-help group
- IDRC monitors compliance and reports noncompliance to the courts and MVC
Satisfactory participation in IDRC is a step toward restoring your license. Failure to comply will result in further license suspension and possible jail time.
IDRC fees and other related charges may apply:
Charge |
Paid To |
$100 attendance fee |
MVC |
$230 first offender fee |
IDRC |
$280 second offender fee |
IDRC |
$100 license restoration fee |
MVC |
The NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Addiction Services, Intoxicated Driving Program coordinates the operation of the following centers:
County |
Phone number |
Atlantic |
(609) 645-5945 |
Bergen |
(201) 336-3310 |
Burlington |
(609) 265-5857 |
Camden |
(856) 225-5109 |
Cape May |
(609) 465-9001 |
Cumberland & Salem |
(856) 794-1011 |
Essex |
(973) 395-8425 |
Gloucester |
(856) 232-4840 |
Hudson |
(201) 533-2437 |
Hunterdon |
(908) 788-1900 |
Mercer |
(609) 394-8988 |
Middlesex |
(732) 745-4500 |
Monmouth |
(732) 308-3713 |
Morris |
(973) 538-5327 |
Ocean |
(732) 341-9700 |
Passaic |
(973) 777-2048 |
Salem & Cumberland |
(856) 794-1011 |
Somerset |
(908) 704-6304 |
Sussex |
(973) 426-1420 |
Union |
(908) 527-4791 |
Warren |
(973) 538-5327 |
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48–Hour IDRC |
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North Region |
Passaic County |
Central Region |
Monmouth County (732) 264-8210 |
South Region |
Atlantic County |