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What Is the New Jersey DUI Surcharge System? - Rachel Kugel
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From The Kugel Law Firm - What Is the New Jersey DUI Surcharge System? explains how New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle Violations Surcharge System adds significant financial penalties beyond court fines for drivers convicted of Driving Under the Influence (DUI). The episode explores how the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) enforces surcharges under N.J.S.A. 17:29A-35 and N.J.S.A. 39:4-50, including the $1,000 annual surcharge for three years that follows a first or second DUI conviction. Listeners will gain a clear overview of how these penalties work and why they can have long-term financial consequences.
Attorney Rachel Kugel of The Kugel Law Firm discusses how DUI charges handled in municipal courts across New Jersey, including Jersey City Municipal Court and courts throughout Hudson County, can trigger surcharges once a conviction posts to a driver’s record. The conversation covers the role of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC), the point system for traffic violations, and how accumulating six or more points within a 36-month period can trigger additional surcharge billing.
The episode also explains the broader financial impact of a DUI conviction in New Jersey, including rising insurance premiums, Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC) requirements, and the costs associated with installing an Ignition Interlock Device (IID). Rachel Kugel shares insights from her work defending drivers in Newark, Jersey City, and surrounding communities, highlighting how cases heard at the William J. Brennan Jr. Courthouse and other municipal courts must meet strict evidentiary standards.
Finally, the podcast explores what happens when surcharges go unpaid, including potential collection actions through the New Jersey Superior Court, wage garnishment, property liens, and the Set-Off of Individual Liability (SOIL) program. Listeners will also learn how tools like the Installment Payment Plan (IPP) can help manage payments, and how challenging the underlying DUI charge may prevent surcharges from being assessed in the first place.
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