Legal Question in Traffic Law in New Jersey

I was arrested in New York for blowing a .131 BAC after getting pulled over. In my plea bargain, they dropped my charge down to "Driving While Ability Impaired" which is a traffic infraction, suspended by driving privileges in New York for 90 days, I have to pay $555 in fines, and I have to take a Drinking/Driving course. I am a New Jersey resident. Since NJ does not have an equivalent law, how will that effect my driving privileges in NJ?


Asked on 1/13/12, 12:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Greggory Marootian Greggory M. Marootian, Esq.

Under a law generally known as reciprocity, New York will notify the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJ MVC) that you were convicted in New York of DWAI. The NJ MVC will then suspend your NJ license for ninety days (assuming this is a first offense).

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Answered on 1/13/12, 1:38 pm


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