CHAPTER 1 NJ DRIVER LICENSE SYSTEMMr. Hamill

Driver’s Education Period 4

LAWS GOVERNING NEW JERSEY DRIVERSMust have a valid permit or license

Registration & Insurance

Inspection Sticker

Must be a license holder in the state you live in

LAW GOVERNING CONTINUED

Address Change-1 Week- Sticker

Name Change-2 Weeks

Out of State 60 Days

New Drivers must complete the GDL ( Graduated Driver’s License) Program

TYPES OF LICENSES IN NJ Digital Driver’s License – Probationary = Vertical Basic = Horizontal

14-ID Card

Basic, Probationary, Motorcycle, Probationary Motorcycle, Boat, CDL, Moped, Agric.

Red Sticker Top Left Corners-Kyleigh’s Law

6 POINTS OF VERIFICATION All motorists must display

Proof of Address

Proof of Social Security #

Primary Document & Secondary Document

6 POINTS OF VERIFICATION

At least one Primary Document – 4 points

Secondary Documents- 3 , 2, 1 Points

Must have Proof of Address & Social Security

PRIMARY DOCUMENTS Birth Certificate

Passport

Current NJ License MV/BOAT

Current NJ ID Card

Military ID Card

Adoption Papers

SECONDARY DOCUMENTS 3 Point Documents- Marriage License, Divorce, Court Order Name Change

2 Point Documents- US School Photo ID with school transcripts or report cards, Valid government ID

1 Point Document (Only 2)- Driver’s License from another state, Social Security Card, Bank Statement or Card, Diploma,

^HS Students Waiver Certificate for the written part

PROOF OF ADDRESS Waiver from parent/guardian under 18

High School Report Card with address on it issued within 2 years

GDL PROGRAM Started in 2001

Started to prepare young driver and introduce them slowly

Creates a minimum age for a basic driver’s license

$100 fine & suspension of license if failure to follow restrictions

3 Roads: Early Bird, Young Adult, & Adult

OPTION A: EARLY BIRD ROAD

STEP 1: Get a Special Learner’s Permit

Must be at least 16 years old

Must have parental/guardian signed consent

Must be enrolled in approved behind-the-wheel training course NJDOE or commercial driving school

An approved instructor must purchase the permit

Must pay required fee

Must pass knowledge (80%) and vision tests (20/50)

OPTION A: EARLY BIRD ROAD

Step 2: Practice with an adult supervisor

Must observe special learner’s permit restrictions

Must have permit for at least 6 months

Permit validated by MVC

OPTION A: EARLY BIRD ROAD

Step 3: Get a Probationary License

Must complete the 6 hours without suspensions or postponements

Must pass MVC road test

Must be at least 17 years of age

OPTION A: EARLY BIRD ROAD

Step 4: With a Probationary Driver’s License

Must practice unsupervised driving for at least one year

Must follow probationary license restrictions

OPTION A: EARLY BIRD ROAD

Step 5: Get the Basic Driver’s License

Must be at least 18 years old

Must have completed one year unsupervised driving with probationary license

Pay required fee

18 Provisional License

OPTION B: THE YOUNG ADULT ROAD

Step 1: Get an Examination Permit

Must Pass MVC Knowledge and Vision Test

Must be at least 17 years

Pay Required Fee

If under 18 must obtain Parents/Guardian Surgery

OPTION B: THE YOUNG ADULT ROAD

Step 2: Practice Supervised Driving

Must practice with a supervising adult

Must practice at least 6 months

Must observe examination-permit restrictions

OPTION B: THE YOUNG ADULT ROAD

Step 3: Get a Probationary License

Must complete 6 months of supervised

Pass Road MVC Tests

OPTION B: THE YOUNG ADULT ROAD

Step 4: Practice Unsupervised Driving

Must practice unsupervised for at least one year

Must follow probationary driver’s license restrictions

OPTION B: THE YOUNG ADULT ROAD

Step 5: Get the Basic Driver’s License

Must be at least 18 years old

Must have completed at least one year of unsupervised driving

Must pay the required fee

OPTION C: THE ADULT ROAD Step 1: Get an Examination Permit

Must be at least 21 years old

Must pay required fee

Must pass NJ MVC Knowledge and Vision Tests

OPTION C: THE ADULT ROAD Step 2: Practice Supervised Driving

Must practice with an adult supervising driver

Must practice at least 3 months

Must observe restrictions

OPTION C: THE ADULT ROAD Step 3: Get a Probationary License

Must have completed 3 months without any suspensions and postponements

Must pass MVC road test

OPTION C: THE ADULT ROAD Step 4: Practice Unsupervised Driving

Must follow probationary driver’s license restrictions

Must practice unsupervised driving for at least one year

OPTION C: THE ADULT ROAD Step 5: Get the Basic Driver’s License

Must have completed one year of unsupervised driving

Must pay required fee

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ROADS

ROAD A: LEARNER’S PERMIT (16) 6 Months = 17(Prob. License) 1 Year = 18 Basic Lic.

ROAD B: EXAMINATION PERMIT (17) 6 Months= Prob. License 1 Year= Basic Lic.

ROAD C:EXAMINATION PERMIT (21) 3 Months= Prob. License 1 Year= Basic Lic.

SPECIAL LEARNER PERMITS FOR NJ

16 Years old-No Suspension Status

Parental/Guardian Signature

Pass Written/Knowledge Test

An approved 6 hours of Behind the Wheel Driving School-Dual Controlled Car

Permit valid for Two Years

6 Points

SPECIAL LEARNER PERMIT RESTRICTIONS No driving between 11:01 P.M. & 5:00 A.M.

No cell phones or handheld devices

Permit holder must be accompanied in the front seat by someone at least 21 years old with 3 years driving experience with valid NJ Driver’s License

Limited to any parent, guardian, or dependent and one other person only

Must display decals

Seatbelts

EXAMINATION PERMITS FOR NJ RESIDENTS

At least 17 and no suspension status

Parental/Guardian Signature

Do not need instructor to purchase nor a behind the wheel driving school

Pass knowledge/vision test

Valid for 2 Years

Both Special and Examination violations fall with driver’s and supervisor

EXAMINATION PERMIT RESTRICTIONS

No driving between 11:01 P.M. and 5:00 P.M.

NO cell phones or handheld devices

Front Seat 21 Year old with Basic License 3 years driving experience

Passengers are limited to dependents of the permit holder and one additional person, unless accompanied by parent/guardian

Seatbelts

GDL Decal

*If permit or probationary license holder is 21 or older no restrictions apply.

PROBATIONARY LICENSE Earned after a 6 or 3 months of suspension free, supervised driving

regardless of age

Must pass MVC Road Test

After one year must apply for Basic Driver’s License otherwise still fall under restrictions

PROBATIONARY DRIVER’S LICENSE RESTRICTIONS

No driving between 11:00 P.M. and 5:00 A.M.

No cell phones or handheld devices

Passengers are limited to dependents on license holder and one additional person, unless accompanied by parent/guardian

Seatbelts

GDL Decals

GDL DECAL (KYLEIGH’S LAW)

Under 21 and have a permit or probationary license, Must Display

Top Left Corner

Issued for $4

Every Car

GDL DRIVER EXEMPTIONS Exemptions for under 21 years of age are as follows:

Employment

Religion

Must have proof; Written Verification with Official Letterhead with signature of leader with contact information

NEXT OF KIN REGISTRY (SARA’S LAW)

Must be at least 14

Voluntarily submit and maintain emergency contact information through the MVC

Used in severe accidents

UNIFORM ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT

Optional

Must be 18 years of age

Used for transplants and medical research

Designated on license or identification card

Register on-line or in person at MVC