What are some reasons why an individual would lose their driving privileges?

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Driver Education

Chapter 7: Driver Privileges and Penalties

Learning Objectives

Understand that driving is a privilege not a right.

Acknowledge reasons for loss of driving privileges.

Know the consequences for not taking a breath test.

Driving is a privilege not a right!!!

Reasons to lose your license: Failure to pay surcharges Failure to appear in court or pay fines Driving while suspended Failure to provide proof of insurance Physical or mental disqualification Drug or alcohol use Repeated traffic law violations At fault in a fatal accident Failure to respond to and MVC notice

Underage Drinking and Driving

Motorists under 21 found with a blood alcohol concentration above .01 while operating a motor vehicle will be penalized.

21 and over .08-.10

3 month suspension $250-400 fine 12-48 hours in IDRC Up to 30 days in jail $230 per day IDRC fee $100 Drunk Driving Fund Fee $100 Alcohol Education, Rehab, and Enforcement Fund Fee $1000 annual surcharge for three years $75 Safe Neighborhood Service Fund Fee Possible interlock device 6 months – 1 year

Over 21 .10 or more

7month- 1 year suspension $300-$500 fine 12-48 hours in IDRC Up to 30 days in jail $230 per day IDRC fee $100 Drunk Driving Fund Fee $100 Alcohol Education, Rehab, and Enforcement Fund Fee $1000 annual surcharge for three years $75 Safe Neighborhood Service Fund Fee Possible interlock device 6 months – 1 year

Totaling

$5615

under 21 .01-.08

30-90 day suspension

15-30 days community service

Participation in IDRC or Alcohol education program

Breath Tests

Implied Consent Law– When you drive on a NJ

roadway, you agree to a breath test following an arrest for drinking and driving.

– Refusal Insurance Surcharge of

$1000 for three years Equal to driving with a

BAC of .08

Ignition Interlock device

Built in breathalyzer

Prevents car from starting if BAC is over .05

Intoxicated Driver Resource Center

Alcohol and highway safety education program

One per county

Point System

Keeps track of your driving record

More serious violations; more points

Up to three points deducted each year

One year probation for point suspension

$100 restoration fee

Driver Programs

Notice of Scheduled Suspension– 12-14 points in more than two years– You can:

Attend a NJ driver improvement program– Cost $100– Three points off of your license

Ask for a hearing Turn in your license for the suspension period

Probationary Driver Program

Two years after receiving your permit Two or more moving violations totaling more

than four points. Cost $100 To correct improper or dangerous driving

practices

Driver License Restoration

After a driver license is restored you will be on probation for one year.

Any violation during this time will result in a proposed license suspension.

Surcharges and Point Values

Accumulating 6 or more points within three years: $150 surcharge and $25 for each additional point

Frequent Violations Violation Surcharge

Unlicensed driver (N.J.A.C. 13:19-13.1) $100

No insurance – moped (N.J.A.C. 13:19-13.1) $100

Driving while suspended (Court or MVC reported) (N.J.A.C. 13:19-13.2)

$250

No liability insurance on motor vehicle (N.J.A.C. 13:19-13.2)

$250

DUI/Refusal $1,000

DUI/Refusal (third and subsequent convictions) $1,500

Frequent Moving Violations

Violation

Operating a motor vehicle on public or private property to avoid a traffic control signal or sign

Failure to yield to pedestrians in cross walk

Reckless driving

Points

2 points

2 points

5 points