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Bell Ringer. What are some reasons why an individual would lose their driving privileges?. 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.
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Bell Ringer What are some reasons why an individual would lose their driving privileges?
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 Moving Violations Violation Points 2 points 2 points 5 points • 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