How Much Is a DWI in New Jersey? 2026 Calculator
State-specific DWI cost estimates for New Jersey, including fines, attorney fees, the insurance increase, ignition interlock, and more.
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Answer the questions and press the button. You will get a low, typical and high figure, with each cost listed on its own line.
- Uses this state's own fines, suspension and interlock rules
- Market costs such as attorney fees are labelled as estimates
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New Jersey DWI FAQ
How much does a DWI cost in New Jersey?
Attorney fees for a first-offense DWI in New Jersey typically run $2,500 to $7,500 on our estimates, and the fine is $250 to $500 before court costs. Adding insurance, interlock, education, reinstatement and lost time from work, our calculator puts a typical first offense at about $14,795 (range $9,349 to $20,728) with its default answers; the median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615.
How long is your license suspended for a first DWI in New Jersey?
A first-offense DWI conviction in New Jersey carries no license suspension at the lowest penalty tier. A hardship or restricted license is not available during this period.
Is an ignition interlock device required in New Jersey for a first DWI?
Yes. New Jersey requires an ignition interlock device for 3 months following a first DWI conviction.
How long is SR-22 insurance required after a DWI in New Jersey?
New Jersey does not use SR-22 filings. You will need to maintain standard New Jersey auto insurance coverage.
Can a DWI be expunged in New Jersey?
New Jersey does not allow DWI convictions to be expunged. Some states have other ways to limit who can see a record, such as sealing, which this site does not cover yet.
New Jersey DWI figures this calculator uses
- Fine, first DWI
- $250 to $500
- License suspension, first offense
- None
- Ignition interlock, first offense
- 3 months
- SR-22 filing period
- Not used in this state
- Attorney fees, first offense (estimate)
- $2,500 to $7,500
- License reinstatement fee (estimate)
- $100
Statutory figures were checked against New Jersey law (primary source) and last verified May 2026. Typical ranges are market estimates, not law; see our methodology.
Worked example
With the calculator's default answers (offense number: First offense; bac level at arrest: 0.10%; approximate annual income: $25,000 - $50,000; accident involved?: No accident; commercial driver (cdl)?: No - standard license):
| Cost | Typical |
|---|---|
| Fines & Court Fees | $900 |
| Attorney Fees | $5,000 |
| Bail / Bond | $75 |
| DWI School / Alcohol Education | $255 |
| Ignition Interlock Device | $415 |
| Auto Insurance Premium Increase (3 years) | $4,800 |
| New Jersey DWI Surcharge (3 years) | $3,000 |
| License Reinstatement Fee | $100 |
| Lost Wages (0-day suspension) | $0 |
| Towing & Impound | $250 |
| Estimated total (range $9,349 to $20,728) | $14,795 |
Change the answers in the calculator above to see your own estimate.
On our estimates, a typical first-offense DWI in New Jersey comes to about $14,795, the 37th highest of the 50 states. The median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615. These come from the total-cost calculator with its default answers, not from a national survey.
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