The Intoxicated Driver Resource Center is a driver re-education facility designed to instruct drivers about the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Any person convicted of an alcohol related traffic offense must participate in a program at an Intoxicated Driving Resource Center (IDRC):

• New Jersey has an IDRC in each county for first and third-time offenders and three regional centers for second-time offenders
• During the program, offenders attend mandatory Alcohol and Highway Safety Education courses
• IDRC also evaluates each offender for an alcohol or drug problem and determines the need for treatment
• If treatment is needed, the center refers the offender to an appropriate provider for a 16-week minimum treatment
• Offender may supplement the treatment with attendance at a self-help group
• IDRC monitors compliance and reports noncompliance to the courts and MVC

Satisfactory participation in IDRC is a step toward restoring your license. Failure to comply will result in further license suspension and possible jail time.

Through a partnership between the Division of Addiction Services (DAS), Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), and the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC), the Intoxicated Driving Program (IDP) coordinates all services for driving under the influence (DUI) clients statewide.  The IDP office also manages the county and regional Intoxicated Driver Resource Centers (IDRC). IDP coordinates the client’s participation in county level education, screening and referrals completed at the county Intoxicated Drivers Resource Centers. Treatment is made available through the use of the Driving Under the Influence Initiative (DUII) fund for financially indigent New Jersey residents meeting certain requirements. The overall mission of the New Jersey Intoxicated Driving Program (IDP) is to make our highways and waterways safe for the Garden State by preventing DUI recidivism.  

HOW DOES THE PROGRAM APPLY TO ME?

If you have been convicted of an alcohol or drug-related traffic or boating offense in New Jersey or while driving in another State while holding a New Jersey driver’s license, you must satisfy the requirements of the Intoxicated Driving Program (IDP) and the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC). These programs have two purposes: (1) to make our highways and waterways safer by educating drivers and boat operators about alcohol, drugs and their relation to motor vehicle and boating safety, and (2) to identify and treat those who need treatment for an alcohol or drug problem.

WHAT PROGRAM MUST I ATTEND AND WHERE IS IT?

If you are sentenced to a 12 hour IDRC program, you will be detained, educated, and screened for at least six hours each day on two consecutive days - a total of 12 hours - in your county IDRC. If you are sentenced to a 48 hour IDRC program, you will be detained, educated and screened during a period of 48 consecutive hours in a regional facility approved by your county. If you are sentenced as a third offender, the court may sentence you to jail or to an inpatient addictions treatment program or both. IDP will schedule you to appear at the 12-hour IDRC for follow up. You may be required to participate in additional treatment or self help. In all cases you must satisfy the program, fee, and treatment requirements of the IDP/IDRC. Failure to satisfy the program requirements may jeopardize the reinstatement of your driving privileges or extend the suspension period.

IF I DON’T LIVE IN NEW JERSEY, MUST I STILL COMPLY?

Yes. If you live within an hours driving distance of an IDRC in New Jersey, you will be scheduled to appear at the nearest New Jersey IDRC. If not, you will be given an opportunity to satisfy the requirements in your home state. The driving privilege restoration and related program fees must still be paid to Motor Vehicle Commission.

WHAT IF I DON’T PARTICIPATE?

If you fail to appear at the IDRC or do not satisfactorily complete a prescribed treatment or self-help program or pay the fees on time, your license will be suspended indefinitely until IDP/IDRC requirements are satisfied. You may also be jailed two days due to program noncompliance.

WHAT HAPPENS AT THE IDRC?

You will pay the IDRC program fee and complete a questionnaire. You will attend a series of educational sessions and discussions. You will meet with a counselor for a personal screening interview.

WHAT DOES THE EDUCATION PROGRAM DO?

The education program, which is part of the 12- and 48- hour IDRC, contains information on social and problem drinking, stages of alcoholism, family and other relationships, alcohol and drugs and their effects on driving ability, and the New Jersey Intoxicated Driving Law.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I HAVE BEEN DETAINED AND SCREENED?

You may be referred to a treatment program or self help group for alcohol or drug problems. If you are clinically determined to have a need for substance abuse treatment, you will need to complete a minimum of 16 weeks of treatment. The IDRC may require monitored treatment or self-help group attendance for a maximum of one year. You must complete this treatment as part of your sentence.

If you are not a resident of New Jersey and have been convicted of a DUI or DUI-related offense within the State of New Jersey, please read the Requirements for Out-of-State Residents Regarding a DUI Conviction.

Note: You will also receive a copy of this document with your initial program contact notice.

IDRC fees and other related charges may apply:

Charge	Paid To
$100 attendance fee	MVC
$230 first offender fee	IDRC
$280 second offender fee	IDRC
$100 license restoration fee	MVC

The NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Addiction Services, Intoxicated Driving Program coordinates the operation of the following centers:

County	Phone number
Atlantic	(609) 645-5945
Bergen	(201) 336-3310
Burlington	(609) 265-5857
Camden	(856) 225-5109
Cape May	(609) 465-9001
Cumberland & Salem	(856) 794-1011
Essex	(973) 395-8425
Gloucester	(856) 232-4840
Hudson	(201) 533-2437
Hunterdon	(908) 788-1900
Mercer	(609) 394-8988
Middlesex	(732) 745-4500
Monmouth	(732) 308-3713
Morris	(973) 538-5327
Ocean	(732) 341-9700
Passaic	(973) 777-2048
Salem & Cumberland	(856) 794-1011
Somerset	(908) 704-6304
Sussex	(973) 426-1420
Union	(908) 527-4791
Warren	(973) 538-5327
48–Hour IDRC
North Region	Passaic County
Central Region	Monmouth County (732) 264-8210
South Region	Atlantic County

WHAT ABOUT MY DRIVER’S LICENSE?

Your driving privilege will be restored when you have satisfied all court and MVC-imposed suspensions and if you are in compliance with all IDRC requirements.