Chapter OneChapter One

The New Jersey DriverThe New Jersey Driver

License SystemLicense System

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• Legal name changes MUST be reported to the MVC within 2 weeks.

• Legal residence changes must be made within 1 week.

• To get a basic driver’s license you must be 18 years of age.

• When going for a road test, a driver who has been licensed for 3 years must accompany the driver. This

person must also be over 21 years old.

• If you possess a license from out of state, you have 60 days to apply for a New Jersey license, or until the out-

of-state license expires.

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Digital Driver LicenseDigital Driver License

• http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/video?id=8125235 •In 2004 NJ stopped using laminated paper licenses•In 2011 NJ began using a next generation of security-enhanced DDL, along with new facial recognition features• DDL Has more than 20 hidden and obvious security features• Motorists under 21 are issued a distinctive vertical-format DDL• Motorists 21 years of age and older are issued a horizontal format DDL• Driver Licenses are valid for 4 years• An Altered DDL can result in 6 month suspension, loss of driving privileges & $1000 fine• Getting a license illegally can result in loss of driving license, a fine of $200-$500, and imprisonment of 30 to 90 days

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RESTRICTIONSRESTRICTIONS

Restrictions on licenses appear on license in a coded formRestrictions include:

• 1 - Corrective Lenses

• 2 - Prosthetic Device

• 3 - Mechanical Device

• 4 - Hearing Impaired

• 5 - Attached Restrictions

• Motorist Motorist MUSTMUST always carry a valid driver or always carry a valid driver or probationary probationary

• license, a current vehicle registration and proof license, a current vehicle registration and proof of valid of valid

• liability auto insurance while operating a liability auto insurance while operating a vehicle on New vehicle on New

• Jersey roadwaysJersey roadways•

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• If you move from out-of-state into New Jersey you If you move from out-of-state into New Jersey you have up have up

to 60 days to apply for a new license. Commercial to 60 days to apply for a new license. Commercial drivers drivers

have 30 days. have 30 days. PG 6PG 6

REQUIRED DOCUMENTSREQUIRED DOCUMENTS

TYPES OF LICENSESTYPES OF LICENSES

Can you come of with 7 different types of driver licenses?

Class D:Class D: Basic Driver License. For all types of motor Basic Driver License. For all types of motor vehicles except motorcycles. Must be minimum of 18 years vehicles except motorcycles. Must be minimum of 18 years oldold

Class A, B, C:Class A, B, C: Commercial Driver License. Driving lager Commercial Driver License. Driving lager trucks, buses, and vehicles that move hazardous materials. trucks, buses, and vehicles that move hazardous materials. Must hold a Basic Driver License and be 18 years of ageMust hold a Basic Driver License and be 18 years of age

Class E:Class E: Motorcycle License. Motorcycle License. Class M Class M if Driver holds a if Driver holds a Basic License. Must be minimum of 17 years oldBasic License. Must be minimum of 17 years old

Class F:Class F: Moped license. For unlicensed drivers at least 15 Moped license. For unlicensed drivers at least 15 years old and older. Not needed if driver already has class years old and older. Not needed if driver already has class A, B, C, D, or E license. A, B, C, D, or E license.

Class G: Class G: Agricultural license. Farming purposes only. May Agricultural license. Farming purposes only. May obtain for individuals between ages 16 and 17obtain for individuals between ages 16 and 17

Boating License Boating License which doesn'twhich doesn't have a class. Only needed have a class. Only needed in non-tidal water. Must be minimum of 16 years oldin non-tidal water. Must be minimum of 16 years old

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TYPES OF LICENSES TYPES OF LICENSES (cont.)(cont.)

Commercial Driver Commercial Driver License (CDL)License (CDL)

For large trucks buses and vehicles.For large trucks buses and vehicles. There Are There Are Three Classes Three Classes of a of a Commercial LicenseCommercial License: : A, B, CA, B, C Applicants Applicants must be must be 18 years 18 years of age and hold a of age and hold a Basic Driver Basic Driver

LicenseLicense Different Classes are determined by vehicle Different Classes are determined by vehicle

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Lost or Stolen LicensesLost or Stolen Licenses

If your license is lost or stolen you report it to the Police. To obtain a new license go to an MVC agency.Your new license will be labeled as a duplicate.

What do you do if your license is lost or stolen?

•Class A,B,CClass A,B,C

•Large trucks, buses, HAZMAT

•Class E Class E

•Holder must have basic drivers license

•Class M if holder already holds a Basic

Driver License

•Class GClass G

•Holder must 16-17 years old

•No ClassNo Class

•Motorboats in non tidal waters

•16 years old

The 6 Point I.D The 6 Point I.D Verification ProgramVerification Program

In order to obtain your driving permit you In order to obtain your driving permit you must have identification that total up to 6 must have identification that total up to 6 points.points.

They must verify your age, name, address, and They must verify your age, name, address, and social security number (SSN).social security number (SSN).

Such as your birth certificate, social security, Such as your birth certificate, social security, passport, or your citizenship.passport, or your citizenship. At Least One Primary DocumentAt Least One Primary Document At Least One Secondary DocumentAt Least One Secondary Document At Least Six Points of IDAt Least Six Points of ID Proof of AddressProof of Address

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Examples of Primary Examples of Primary DocumentsDocuments

• Valid Birth Certificate Valid Birth Certificate (4 points)

• US PassportUS Passport current or expired less than 3 years (4 points)

• Current NJ Digital Driver License Current NJ Digital Driver License (4 points)

• Current NJ Digital non-driver ID Current NJ Digital non-driver ID card (4 points)

• Current NJ Digital Boat License Current NJ Digital Boat License (4 points)

• US Adoption Papers US Adoption Papers (4 points)

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Examples of Secondary Examples of Secondary DocumentsDocuments

• Civil marriage, domestic partner, or civil union certificate issued by the municipality where the ceremony occurred (3 points)

• Ordered or decree of divorce, dissolution or termination (3 points)

• Court order for legal name change, signed by judge or court clerk (3 points)

• US School photo ID card with transcript or school records (2 points)

• US College photo ID card with transcript (2 points)

• Bank statement or record (1 point - CANNOT use more than 2 of these)

• Social Security Card (1 point - CANNOT use more than 2 of these)

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Examples of Proof of Examples of Proof of AddressAddress

• Utility or credit card bill issued in past 90 days showing your name at current address

• Checking or savings account statement from a bank or credit union issued in the past 60 days

• High school or college report card containing your address within the past 2 years

• If you are under 18 a parent or guardian certification that verifies you are living with a parent or guardian PG 15

* GDL Introduced in 2001* GDL Introduced in 2001* Purpose of System is to introduce driving * Purpose of System is to introduce driving privileges gradually privileges gradually for first-time drivers, extends practice time for first-time drivers, extends practice time * Requires a MINIMUM age of 18 years old to * Requires a MINIMUM age of 18 years old to receive an receive an unrestricted Basic Driver License unrestricted Basic Driver License* Failure to comply with GDL Restrictions will * Failure to comply with GDL Restrictions will result in a fine of result in a fine of $100 and possible suspension of driving $100 and possible suspension of driving privileges privileges PG 16PG 16

GDL Roll Call Video Graduated Driver License Program

* The Early Bird Road* The Early Bird Road6 Hours Behind-The-Wheel Instruction6 Hours Behind-The-Wheel Instruction

Special Learner PermitSpecial Learner Permit 6 months Supervised Driving (passenger and time 6 months Supervised Driving (passenger and time restrictions apply)restrictions apply)

16 years old16 years old

* The Young Adult Road* The Young Adult RoadExamination PermitExamination Permit

6 months Supervised Driving (passenger and time 6 months Supervised Driving (passenger and time restrictions apply)restrictions apply) Minimum age 17 Years oldMinimum age 17 Years old

•The Adult RoadThe Adult Road Examination Permit Examination Permit 3 months Supervised Driving(passenger and time 3 months Supervised Driving(passenger and time restrictions DON’T restrictions DON’T apply)apply) 21 Years and Older21 Years and Older PG 17PG 17

Graduated Driver License Program3 Different Paths of GDL3 Different Paths of GDL

Graduated Driver License Graduated Driver License (GDL)(GDL)

Presents driving privileges for first-time Presents driving privileges for first-time drivers and applicants that are under 21 drivers and applicants that are under 21 years and 21 and older.years and 21 and older.

Passed MVC's knowledge and vision testsPassed MVC's knowledge and vision tests EARLY BIRD PATH EARLY BIRD PATH (YOUR PATH)(YOUR PATH)

Step 1 – Get a Special Learners PermitStep 1 – Get a Special Learners Permit Step 2 – Practice With An Adult Supervising Step 2 – Practice With An Adult Supervising

DriverDriver Step 3 – Get a Probationary LicenseStep 3 – Get a Probationary License Step 4 – With A Probationary LicenseStep 4 – With A Probationary License Step 5 – Get The Basic Driver LicenseStep 5 – Get The Basic Driver License

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Special Learners Permit Special Learners Permit Driving RestrictionsDriving Restrictions

No driving between 11:01 PM – 5:00 AMNo driving between 11:01 PM – 5:00 AM Drivers may not use hand held electronic Drivers may not use hand held electronic

devices. Everyone is required to wear a seatbeltdevices. Everyone is required to wear a seatbelt Must be accompanied by an Adult Supervising Must be accompanied by an Adult Supervising

Driver, in the front seat, who has a valid NJ Driver, in the front seat, who has a valid NJ driver license, be at least 21 years old and driver license, be at least 21 years old and licensed for 3 years. licensed for 3 years.

Passengers are limited to any parent, guardian, Passengers are limited to any parent, guardian, or dependent of the special permit holder and or dependent of the special permit holder and one additional passengerone additional passenger

Must display decals on license platesMust display decals on license platesPG: 20 - 21PG: 20 - 21

Examination Permit Examination Permit RestrictionsRestrictions

Available to any NJ resident who is at least 17 years Available to any NJ resident who is at least 17 years old and is not in suspension status. No driving old and is not in suspension status. No driving between 11:01 PM – 5:00 AM. between 11:01 PM – 5:00 AM. If permit holder is If permit holder is 21 years of age or older, passenger and hour 21 years of age or older, passenger and hour restrictions do not apply.restrictions do not apply.

All examination permit holders must be with a All examination permit holders must be with a supervising driver, in the front seat, who has a valid supervising driver, in the front seat, who has a valid NJ driver license with three years of driving NJ driver license with three years of driving experience, and is at least 21 years old. Drivers must experience, and is at least 21 years old. Drivers must not use any hand held devices. Seat belts are a must. not use any hand held devices. Seat belts are a must.

Passengers are limited to dependents of the permit Passengers are limited to dependents of the permit holder and one additional passenger unless holder and one additional passenger unless accompanied by a parent/guardianaccompanied by a parent/guardian

Must display decals on license platesMust display decals on license platesPG: 20 - 21PG: 20 - 21

Probationary Driver Probationary Driver License RestrictionsLicense Restrictions

Available to any NJ resident who is at least 17 Available to any NJ resident who is at least 17 years old and is not in suspension status. No years old and is not in suspension status. No driving between 11:01 PM – 5:00 AM. driving between 11:01 PM – 5:00 AM. If permit If permit holder is 21 years of age or older, passenger holder is 21 years of age or older, passenger and hour restrictions do not applyand hour restrictions do not apply..

All All Probationary Permit Probationary Permit holders must not use any holders must not use any hand held devices. hand held devices.

Seat belts are a must. Seat belts are a must. Passengers are limited to dependents of the permit Passengers are limited to dependents of the permit

holder and one additional passenger unless holder and one additional passenger unless accompanied by a parent/guardianaccompanied by a parent/guardian

Must display decals on license platesMust display decals on license platesPG: 20 - 21PG: 20 - 21

GDL drivers under 21, all hours-related GDL drivers under 21, all hours-related exemptions for employment or religious exemptions for employment or religious reasons must come with a legible reasons must come with a legible certification to confirm this need on the certification to confirm this need on the letterhead of employer organization or letterhead of employer organization or religious institution, with signature of religious institution, with signature of certifying official above title, address certifying official above title, address and telephone number.and telephone number.

PG: 21PG: 21

GDL ExemptionsGDL Exemptions

Getting a Special Getting a Special Learners PermitLearners Permit Must be at least 16 years oldMust be at least 16 years old

Must have signed parent or guardian consentMust have signed parent or guardian consent Must be enrolled in approved behind-the-Must be enrolled in approved behind-the-

wheel driving training course through the NJ wheel driving training course through the NJ Department of Education or Commercial Department of Education or Commercial Driving SchoolDriving School

Must pass MVC's knowledge & vision testsMust pass MVC's knowledge & vision tests Must pay required feeMust pay required fee

PG: 21-22PG: 21-22

Kyleigh’s Law

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Changes in Graduated Driver License

GDL changes effective May 1, 2010

GDL Drivers under age 21 who possess a permit or probationary license are required to use decals

All permit or probationary (formerly provisional) drivers under age 21 must display a reflectorized decal on the top left corner of each license plate (front/back) of any motor vehicle they operate

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Non-Driver ID & Hearing Non-Driver ID & Hearing Impaired DesignationImpaired Designation

Individuals 17 years old Individuals 17 years old or older, who does not or older, who does not possess a valid drivers possess a valid drivers license may apply for a license may apply for a non-driver identification non-driver identification card.card.

Must Show Proof of AgeMust Show Proof of Age Must Provide 6 Points Must Provide 6 Points

of ID Verificationof ID Verification Must be surrendered Must be surrendered

when Individual when Individual receives a Licensereceives a License

Special license for Special license for hearing impaired is hearing impaired is provided by MVCprovided by MVC

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Commercial Driver Commercial Driver ExemptionsExemptions

Taxi drivers, ride-sharing van drivers, Taxi drivers, ride-sharing van drivers, funeral procession drivers, operators of funeral procession drivers, operators of rescue, first-aid squad or firefighters rescue, first-aid squad or firefighters apparatus, farmers hauling their own apparatus, farmers hauling their own products & equipment within 150 miles of products & equipment within 150 miles of their farms, non-civilian operators of their farms, non-civilian operators of military equipment & operators of military equipment & operators of construction equipment not designed for construction equipment not designed for operation on public roads are exempt and operation on public roads are exempt and need not apply for a commercial driver need not apply for a commercial driver license.license.

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