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