THE NEW JERSEYTHE NEW JERSEY DRIVER LICENSE DRIVER LICENSE

SYSTEMSYSTEM

Chapter 1Chapter 1p. 5-26p. 5-26

1. 1. A motorist who operates a A motorist who operates a motor vehicle in the State of motor vehicle in the State of

New Jersey must carry…New Jersey must carry…• Valid Driver Valid Driver • Valid Provisional License Valid Provisional License • Validated New Jersey PermitValidated New Jersey Permit

• Current Vehicle RegistrationCurrent Vehicle Registration

• Proof of Valid Liability Auto InsuranceProof of Valid Liability Auto Insurance P-6

2. 2. A mA motorist with a validated otorist with a validated New Jersey driver permit must be New Jersey driver permit must be

accompanied by:accompanied by:

• An appropriate licensed An appropriate licensed driverdriver

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3. 3. A motorist who is a legal A motorist who is a legal resident of New Jersey must be resident of New Jersey must be

licensed in?licensed in?

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4)4) A motorist who changes A motorist who changes addresses must report this change addresses must report this change

to MVC within:to MVC within:

•OneOne week after moving week after movingP-6

5)5) A motorist who legally changes A motorist who legally changes his/her name (marriage, divorce, his/her name (marriage, divorce,

adoption) must report the change to adoption) must report the change to MVC within: MVC within:

•TwoTwo weeks weeks P-6

66) ) A motorist with a valid out-of-A motorist with a valid out-of-state license who moves to N.J. state license who moves to N.J. must apply for a N.J. license within:must apply for a N.J. license within:

• 60 days60 days or before your current license or before your current license expires, whichever is sooner.expires, whichever is sooner.

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7) Individuals who have never 7) Individuals who have never had a driver license must complete had a driver license must complete the:the:

• MVC’s Graduated Driver MVC’s Graduated Driver License (GDL) Program, which License (GDL) Program, which introduces driving privileges introduces driving privileges

in phases with a period of in phases with a period of supervised driving before supervised driving before

getting a basic driver license.getting a basic driver license.

8) All applicants for a New 8) All applicants for a New Jersey driver license who are under Jersey driver license who are under 18 years of age must present:18 years of age must present:

• Completed consent form Completed consent form signed by a parent or signed by a parent or

guardian.guardian.

9) GDL, special learner and 9) GDL, special learner and examination permits are valid until examination permits are valid until all qualifications for a probationary all qualifications for a probationary license are met:license are met:

• For two years, or whichever occurs first.For two years, or whichever occurs first.

10) All applicants for a New Jersey 10) All applicants for a New Jersey driver license must provide a:driver license must provide a:

• Full NameFull Name

• Current AddressCurrent Address

• Social Security NumberSocial Security Number

• 6 Point of ID Verification6 Point of ID Verification

• Other documentation that verifies that Other documentation that verifies that their legal presence in the United States is their legal presence in the United States is authorized under federal law.authorized under federal law.

11) All examination permit and 11) All examination permit and probationary drivers shall not operate probationary drivers shall not operate a motor vehicle without displaying:a motor vehicle without displaying:

• Two visible, reflective Two visible, reflective decals, which are provided decals, which are provided by the Motor Vehicle by the Motor Vehicle Commission, on the license Commission, on the license plates of the vehicle.plates of the vehicle.

12)12) The DDL, along with the The DDL, along with the MVC’s 6 Point Identification MVC’s 6 Point Identification

requirement (see p.11), helps to requirement (see p.11), helps to eliminate:eliminate:

http://www.njmvc.gov/6point

• The prevalence of fraud and abuse.The prevalence of fraud and abuse.

• DDL includes almost two dozen DDL includes almost two dozen security features, including digital security features, including digital

photographs and signature.photographs and signature.

13)13) Motorist under 21 years of age Motorist under 21 years of age are issued a...are issued a...

Distinctive vertical-format DDL Distinctive vertical-format DDL

21or older21or older

under 21under 21P-5

14) 14) Most DDL’s issued are Most DDL’s issued are valid for:valid for:

•Four-yearsFour-years

15) 15) Altering a drivers license or Altering a drivers license or showing an altered driver license showing an altered driver license

may result in:may result in:

• Loss of motorist’s driving Loss of motorist’s driving privilegeprivilege

• Fine of up to $1,000 and/orFine of up to $1,000 and/or

•Up to six month’s imprisonmentUp to six month’s imprisonment

16) 16) In addition, getting a driver In addition, getting a driver license illegally may result in a:license illegally may result in a:

•Fine of up to $200 to $500 Fine of up to $200 to $500 and/or and/or

•Imprisonment of 30 to 90 Imprisonment of 30 to 90 daysdays

17) 17) If a motorist has a restriction on If a motorist has a restriction on his/her license, it will appear on the his/her license, it will appear on the

license in coded form:license in coded form:• Restrictions are as follows:Restrictions are as follows:

1 1 Corrective Lenses RequiredCorrective Lenses Required

2 2 Prosthetic DeviceProsthetic Device

3 3 Mechanical DeviceMechanical Device

4 4 Hearing ImpairedHearing Impaired

5 5 Attached RestrictionsAttached Restrictions

(This category applies to special modifications to an applicant’s vehicle or limited driver privileges for a (This category applies to special modifications to an applicant’s vehicle or limited driver privileges for a medical condition. The card detailing the attached restrictions must remain with the driver license.)medical condition. The card detailing the attached restrictions must remain with the driver license.)

1818) ) What are the eight types of New What are the eight types of New Jersey licenses and class:Jersey licenses and class:

1. Basic Automobile License 1. Basic Automobile License —— Class D Class D

2. Provisional Automobile License 2. Provisional Automobile License —— Class D Class D

3. Commercial Driver License 3. Commercial Driver License —— Classes A,B,C Classes A,B,C

4. Motorcycle License 4. Motorcycle License —— Class E Class E

5. Provisional Motorcycle License - Class E5. Provisional Motorcycle License - Class E

6. Moped License 6. Moped License

7. Agricultural License 7. Agricultural License

8. Boat License 8. Boat License

19)19) All applicants must All applicants must provide identity through a provide identity through a prescribed combination of prescribed combination of documents that includes:documents that includes:

• 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

• Social Security NumberSocial Security NumberP-11

20)20) A non-citizen must submit:A non-citizen must submit:

Proof of continued legal presence Proof of continued legal presence in the United States. in the United States.

The MVC may accept other The MVC may accept other documents proving identity, date documents proving identity, date of birth and continued legal of birth and continued legal presence. presence.

Documents must be provided in Documents must be provided in English.English. P-11

21) 21) All documents must beAll documents must be _____ _____ or or _____ _____ in English and have the in English and have the

required state and /or municipal required state and /or municipal seals:seals:

•OriginalOriginal

•Certified CopyCertified Copy

In 2001, New Jersey sought to enhance driver In 2001, New Jersey sought to enhance driver preparation and safety by implementing a multi-stage preparation and safety by implementing a multi-stage

driver licensing system. driver licensing system.

22) Known as the Graduated Driver License 22) Known as the Graduated Driver License (GDL) Program, the system gradually introduces:(GDL) Program, the system gradually introduces:

GDL restrictions placed upon first-time drivers must be GDL restrictions placed upon first-time drivers must be strictly adhered to. Failure to do so may result in a fine strictly adhered to. Failure to do so may result in a fine of $100 or a possible suspension of a motorist’s driving of $100 or a possible suspension of a motorist’s driving

privilege.privilege.(N.J.S.A. 39:3-10 and 39:3-13 through 39:13.8)(N.J.S.A. 39:3-10 and 39:3-13 through 39:13.8)::

• driving privileges to first-time driversdriving privileges to first-time drivers

• extends their practice driving time extends their practice driving time

• requires a minimum age of 18 in order to requires a minimum age of 18 in order to receive an unrestricted, basic driver receive an unrestricted, basic driver license. license.

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23. Failure to adhere to GDL restrictions placed 23. Failure to adhere to GDL restrictions placed upon first-time drivers may result in a:upon first-time drivers may result in a:

• Fine of $100Fine of $100

• Or a possible suspension of a motorist’s Or a possible suspension of a motorist’s driving privilegedriving privilege

• (N.J.S.A. 39:3-10 and 39:3-13 through 39:13.8)(N.J.S.A. 39:3-10 and 39:3-13 through 39:13.8)

24) 24) The “Early Bird Road” The “Early Bird Road” Graduated Driver License Program Graduated Driver License Program has five steps, list them:has five steps, list them:

Turn to page 17Turn to page 17

25) 25) Special Learners Permit Driving Restrictions include:Special Learners Permit Driving Restrictions include:

• No driving between 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.No driving between 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.

• No using hand-held or hands-free cell phones or any No using hand-held or hands-free cell phones or any other electronic devices.other electronic devices.

• Permit holder must be accompanied in the front seat Permit holder must be accompanied in the front seat by an adult supervising driver who is at least 21 years by an adult supervising driver who is at least 21 years of age and who possesses a valid New Jersey driver of age and who possesses a valid New Jersey driver license and has a minimum of three years’ driving license and has a minimum of three years’ driving experience.experience.

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

• Permit holder and all passengers must wear seat belts.Permit holder and all passengers must wear seat belts.

• Must display decals on license plates.Must display decals on license plates.

26) 26) All GDL drivers under age 21, who All GDL drivers under age 21, who possess a permit or probationary license, are possess a permit or probationary license, are required to display: required to display: two visible, red reflective decals, distributed through two visible, red reflective decals, distributed through the MVC on any vehicle that they operate. the MVC on any vehicle that they operate.

27) One decal is to be displayed on the:27) One decal is to be displayed on the:top left corner of the rear license plate and the other top left corner of the rear license plate and the other on the top left corner of the front license plate. on the top left corner of the front license plate.

28) The two, removable, decals are 28) The two, removable, decals are provided to a driver at the: provided to a driver at the: time a permit is issued for a fee of $4. Additional time a permit is issued for a fee of $4. Additional decals are available for $4 per pair at any MVC decals are available for $4 per pair at any MVC agency. (39:3-13 and 39:3-13.4f)agency. (39:3-13 and 39:3-13.4f)

29) 29) Exemptions to the hours rule for Exemptions to the hours rule for permit and provisional drivers under permit and provisional drivers under

21 years:21 years:• Proof of a need to drive during the prohibited Proof of a need to drive during the prohibited

hours for employment and/or religion.hours for employment and/or religion.

• For an exemption, the motorist must carry a For an exemption, the motorist must carry a legible certification to indicate this need from legible certification to indicate this need from his/her employer or religious official on the official his/her employer or religious official on the official letterhead of the business, organization or letterhead of the business, organization or religious institution, with the signature of the religious institution, with the signature of the certifying official and his/her name, title, address certifying official and his/her name, title, address and phone number.and phone number.

• (N.J.A.C. 39:21-8.18)(N.J.A.C. 39:21-8.18)

30) 30) If the student driver commits a If the student driver commits a traffic offense, responsibility will traffic offense, responsibility will

be with both the:be with both the:

Student and instructor or adult supervising Student and instructor or adult supervising driver.driver.

31) 31) All motorist who possess a All motorist who possess a probationary driver license, whose probationary driver license, whose probationary licensing period is not probationary licensing period is not extended by the MVC beyond the extended by the MVC beyond the

standard 12 months, must…standard 12 months, must…

• Visit an MVC agency to upgrade to a basic Visit an MVC agency to upgrade to a basic driver license after the end of those 12 driver license after the end of those 12

monthsmonths

32) 32) Motorist who fail to do so will Motorist who fail to do so will remain subject to the...remain subject to the...

• Probationary driver license restrictions and Probationary driver license restrictions and could be cited by law enforcement for could be cited by law enforcement for

violating the restrictionsviolating the restrictions

33) 33) The applicant for a Special The applicant for a Special Learner permit must have the...Learner permit must have the...

• Signed consent of his/her parent or Signed consent of his/her parent or guardian, must be enrolled in a behind-the-guardian, must be enrolled in a behind-the-

wheel instruction in a dual-controlled wheel instruction in a dual-controlled vehicle.vehicle.

34) 34) The instructor must purchase The instructor must purchase the permit, which is valid for:the permit, which is valid for:

• TWO YEARSTWO YEARS

35) 35) An individual, 17 years of age An individual, 17 years of age or older, who does not possess a or older, who does not possess a valid driver license may apply for valid driver license may apply for

a:a:

• Non-driver identification cardNon-driver identification card

36) 36) A special driver license for deaf A special driver license for deaf or hearing-impaired motorists or hearing-impaired motorists

(41 dB loss or more) (41 dB loss or more) is provided by the:is provided by the:

• MVCMVC

37) 37) There are three classes There are three classes of a commercial license. of a commercial license.

List all three!List all three!

•Class AClass A

•Class BClass B

•Class CClass C

38) Most 38) Most Commercial drivers will need to Commercial drivers will need to obtain at least one special obtain at least one special

endorsement. endorsement.

LList all five!ist all five!

•T T Double and Triple TrailerDouble and Triple Trailer

•P P Passenger Passenger

•S S School Bus School Bus

•N N Tanker VehicleTanker Vehicle

•H Hazardous MaterialsH Hazardous Materials