The legal age in NJ to purchase an alcoholic beverage

For persons under 21 (the legal age in NJ to purchase an alcoholic beverage) who consume an alcoholic beverage, then drive a vehicle when their BAC is 0.01% or more, but less than 0.08%, the penalties are:

Minimum

• 30-90 day driving privilege suspension if currently licensed; or
• 30-90 day prohibition from becoming a licensed driver at age
• 17 years; and,
• 15-30 days mandatory community service; and
• participation in an IDRC or other alcohol education; and
• completion of a highway safety program

or

• a combination of the minimum sentences above and DUI
sentences (see schedule)

Maximum

• DUI sentences (see schedule). If the BAC is 0.08% or higher,
underage persons will receive DUI sentences as noted.

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