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Chapter 9- Vehicle Chapter 9- Vehicle InformationInformation
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Title and Title and RegistrationRegistration
New Jersey residents who buy a new or used vehicle must title, register, and insure it before driving it on public roads
New Jersey law states a vehicle classified under the Lemon Law must have that classification on the title
If a motorist moves into this state, the law requires his/her vehicle to be titled and registered within 60 days
Title and Title and RegistrationRegistration
Initial registration for a
brand new vehicle is
valid for 4 years all other
vehicles are valid for 1
year
In New Jersey you must
be at
least 17 years old to
register a
vehicle
New Jersey Lemon Laws and the federal Lemon Law provide for compensation to New Jersey consumers of defective ◦Automobiles and trucks ◦Motorcycles ◦RV’s◦ Boats
To qualify under the New Jersey Lemon Law or the federal Lemon Law, you must generally have a product that suffered multiple repair attempts under the manufacturer’s factory warranty
Complete at any MVC Agency. Show Proof required sales tax has been paid
Show proof of ownershipNew vehicle: certificate of origin and a dealer’s certificate of sale
Previously owned: a title signed by previous owner
Leased vehicle: get power of attorney from leasing company
Out-of-State vehicles Leased or Financed: obtain original title from the lien holder
How to Completer an How to Completer an Initial RegistrationInitial Registration
Obtain the title through the dealership where the vehicle was purchased.
Obtain the manufacturer’s certificate of origin assigned to the owner, ensuring that the document has the sales tax satisfied stamp on the back
How to Title a New How to Title a New Vehicle Vehicle
License Plates FactsLicense Plates Facts
2 Matching license plates issued to every car in NJFor passenger vehicles one plate should be attached on the
front of the vehicle and the other to the rear of the vehicle at least 12 inches but less than 48 inches above the ground
Both plates must be clean and visible from 50 feet at night If license plate covers or holders obscure or conceal any
lettering on the license plate a motorist will be subject to a fine of up to $100
License Plates FactsLicense Plates Facts
Report to the police, keep copy of reportReplace lost or damaged plates within 24 hours
at the MVC and turn in old plates to MVC in person or by mail
Old plates can be transferred to another vehicle at any MVC if you do not wish to transfer them the old plates must be turned in to the MVC.
License Plates FactsLicense Plates Facts
If a motorist terminates vehicle insurance the plates must be returned
to the MVCValid plates should be placed on a vehicle
Forged or counterfeit plates on a motor vehicle will result in:
a fine up to $500 60 days imprisonment Up to 6 months license suspension
Vehicle InspectionVehicle Inspection
• With the exception of new vehicles in New Jersey all gasoline-fueled vehicles must pass safety and emissions inspections every 2 years
• New gasoline-fueled vehicles must pass safety and emissions inspections every 5 years after they are initially registered
Vehicle InspectionVehicle Inspection
• All motorists must bring a valid driver license and valid New Jersey registration and insurance documents for the vehicle to be inspected
• Motorists can go to either a state inspection station or a state-licensed private inspection facility (PIF)
• Moving to New Jersey from another state, you must have your vehicle inspected within 14 days after registering it
Inspection Test ResultsInspection Test Results• A vehicle will receive a certificate of
approval when they pass inspection
• If a vehicle fails inspection the owner will have up to one month from the last day of the month indicated on the inspection sticker to make the
necessary repairs and return to station
• Vehicles overdue for inspection do not receive additional time to make necessary repairs
New Jersey Car New Jersey Car InsuranceInsurance
All motorists must have Liability Insurance in the state of New Jersey
An Insurance Card will be issued by the motorist’s insurance carrier for each vehicle insured by a policy
The Insurance Card will be provided to each vehicle insured and must remain in the vehicle when it is being operated by the motorist
New Jersey New Jersey Car InsuranceCar Insurance
Motorist must display this card prior to car inspected, when involved in a car accident, and when stopped by law enforcement for traffic violations or road checks
Driving with no insurance will result in fines, community service, license/registration suspensions, and insurance surcharges
New JerseyNew Jersey Insurance Fraud Insurance Fraud
OFFICE OF INSURANCE FRAUD PROSECUTOR (OIFP)
•If person commits insurance fraud providing false information to an insurance company while making a claim or submitting an insurance application
OIFP file charges resulting in incarceration
Impose $15,000 in civil fines for each violation
Loss of driver license