Increases prison time for certain persons convicted of a motor vehicle offense when license suspended for DUI.

This bill (S 1547) increases penalties for drivers convicted of operating a vehicle while their license is suspended due to a DUI offense, specifically targeting repeat violations. It raises the jail sentence for third or subsequent offenses from 10 days to "not less than 30 days or more than 180 days" when the violation occurs within five years of a prior similar conviction. The bill directly affects individuals with multiple DUI-related license suspensions who drive while suspended. It amends New Jersey's vehicle code to strengthen penalties for these specific repeat offenses, without changing other provisions like fines or registration revocation. The bill was introduced in January 2026 and referred to the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.