**Correction**
Submitted by New Jersey DWI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark.
Attached here is what I am told was the final bill signed. (Not as previously reported)
1st offense DWI or Refusal –
Suspension only until interlock installed unless over .15 then 4-6mo DL Suspension
2nd offense DWI or Refusal
1-2y Suspension
3rd offense DWI or Refusal
8yrs DL suspension
The provision for School zone DWI is deleted
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