DUI classes by state · New Jersey
Court-Ordered DUI Classes in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the court-ordered DUI/DWI education requirement is the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC) program, overseen by the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) — Intoxicated Driving Program. Here's how it works, whether an online class is accepted, and how to find a provider your court will accept.
Quick answer: in person or online in New Jersey?
Mostly in-person (limited online). New Jersey does not let you pick a private online DUI class: after conviction, the Intoxicated Driving Program sends you a scheduling notice for your county’s 12-hour IDRC or a regional 48-hour IDRC. Some county IDRCs deliver the 12-hour class live by video (Monmouth County, for example, publishes an online/virtual 12-hour class form), while the 48-hour program runs 48 consecutive hours at a regional facility — ask your assigned IDRC how its class is delivered. Your court and the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) decide what counts — confirm the format and the specific provider before you enroll or pay.
Program structure in New Jersey
| Program / level | Length | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 12-hour IDRC (county) | At least 6 hours a day on 2 consecutive days (12 hours total), plus an "at-risk" screening | First offenders, and third or later offenders completing multiple-offender requirements before license restoration |
| 48-hour IDRC (regional) | 48 consecutive hours at a regional facility, including education and screening | Offenders sentenced to the 48-hour program |
| Substance use disorder assessment and treatment | Set by the assessment; ordered treatment or referral cannot exceed one year by statute | Anyone the IDRC screening refers for a full assessment |
New Jersey-specific rules to know
- For a first offense, N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 requires 12 to 48 hours at an IDRC "during two consecutive days of not less than six hours each day," plus a fine that rises with BAC.
- Every convicted driver must satisfy the IDP/IDRC screening, evaluation, referral, program and fee requirements; failing to do so means a mandatory two-day county jail term plus a license suspension until the requirements are met (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50(b)).
- A court may let a first or second offender serve jail time at an IDRC, but a third or later offender may not, and a second offense more than 10 years after the first is sentenced as a first offense (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50).
- The MVC lists these IDRC-related fees: a $100 program fee (paid to MVC), a $264 first curriculum fee and a $321 second curriculum fee (paid to the IDRC), and a $100 license restoration fee (paid to MVC).
- Since the 2019 and 2023 amendments, ignition interlock periods scale with BAC — for first offenders, from 3 months (BAC 0.08%–0.10%) up to 12–15 months after restoration (BAC 0.15%+) — under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.17.
Find an approved DUI class provider in New Jersey
Start with the official state list — it's the one your court is most likely to accept — then confirm the specific provider with your court or probation officer:
Prefer to look on a map? Search Google Maps for DUI classes in New Jersey — then check any provider against the official list above and your court order before enrolling.
Source & accuracy: compiled from New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) — Intoxicated Driving Program and official New Jersey licensing sources. Court requirements change and vary by case — always confirm the program, format, hours, and an accepted provider with your court and the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) before enrolling. Sources: nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/resources/intoxicated-driving, nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/documents/pdf/dui-fact-sheets/ENGLISH.pdf, nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/documents/pdf/IDRC_Directory.pdf, nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/documents/pdf/Intoxicated_Driving_Brochure.pdf, njcourts.gov/sites/default/files/notices/2024/03/n240402a.pdf, pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2018/PL19/248_.HTM, nj.gov/mvc/license/suspension.htm, co.monmouth.nj.us/documents/41/1onlineclassweb.pdf.