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CHAPTER 1New Jersey Driver License System
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/pdf/Manuals/drivermanual.pdf
Instant Activity – GDL Timeline
• What do you know about the
GDL System Timeline?(Requirements, Restrictions, Age, Type of License, Fee’s)
• Work in Partners/Small Groups
• Discuss as a class
• Total Time: 5 Minutes
15 16 1817
Types of New Jersey Licenses
Laws Governing Driver License• Must carry VALID driver license or permit
• Must carry VALID insurance & registration • Permit Driver must be accompanied by licensed driver
• Address Change = 1 Week after moving• Name Change = 2 Weeks (Marriage, divorce, adoption)
• Out of state license who moves to NJ = 60 Days• Must complete GDL Program in order to receive basic
license
Reference Pg. 6-7
Digital Driver License • In 2004, NJ stopped issuing laminated paper license and
implemented use of DDL.• DDL helps eliminate fraud!
• Under age of 21 = Vertical DDL • Over age of 21 = Horizontal DDL
• Altering a driver’s license or showing an altered driver license may result in loss of driving privilege, a fine or
even imprisonment.
Reference Pg.8
Types of License
Basic License • Expiration – 4 Years• Minimum Age – 18 (Permit 16)• Permit Fee - $10• Photo License Fee - $24
Probationary License• Expiration – 4 Years• Minimum Age – 17 • Permit Fee - $10 ($4 GDL Decal)
Moped License• Expiration – 4 Years• Minimum Age – 15• Permit Fee - $5• Photo License Fee - $6
Reference Pg. 9-10
6 Point ID Verification• NJ Driver license applicants must complete 6 Point ID Verification by providing documents that prove their age,
identity, and legal presence in the U.S.
• At least 1 Primary Document• At least 1 Secondary Document
• At least Six Points of ID• Proof of Address
Reference Pg. 11
4 Point Documents• Valid Birth Certificate • US Passport• Current NJ DDL• Certificate of Citizenship• US adoption papers
Reference Pg. 13
2 Point Documents• US School Photo ID card• High School Transcript
Reference Pg. 14
1 Point Documents• Social Security Card• Bank Statement or record• ATM/Debit Card• Pay Stub (must have name/address)• Waiver certificate for written portion of Driver’s test. • Mail with address and name attached
Reference Pg. 14
Proof of AddressYou must present proof of residential address, which may
be, but is not limited to, ONE of these:
• Credit Card or Utility Bill• Checking or Savings Account Statement• High School report card (MUST have name/address)
Reference Pg. 15
Advantages & Disadvantages • List 3 Advantages of getting your license
• List 3 Disadvantages of getting your license
• After listing Advantages & Disadvantages
• Discuss Advantages as a class
Advantages Disadvantages
Graduated Driver License (GDL)• Established in 2001
• Gradually introduced driving privileges to 1st time drivers.• Extends their practice driving time.
• Requires a minimum age of 18 in order to receive basic driver license.
• Failure to follow GDL restrictions will result in fines or possible suspension of license
Reference Pg. 16
GDL Study
The Early Bird Road Option
Reference Pg. 17
Step 1 – Special Learner Permit• Must be at least 16 years old• Signed parent or guardian consent• Enrolled in approved behind-the-wheel driving training• Approved instructor must purchase permit• Must pass MVC written & vision test• Must pay required fee
Step 2 – Practice • Must practice at least six months• Must be accompanied by an adult supervising driver• Must follow permit driving restrictions
Step 3 – Probationary License• Must complete 6 months of supervised driving• Must pass MVC’s Road Test• Must be at least 17 years old
Step 5 – Basic Driver License• Must be at least 18 years old• Must complete 1 year of driving with Probationary license• Must pay required fee
Permit Restrictions• No driving between 11:01PM – 5:00AM• No electronic devices• Must be accompanied in the front seat by an adult (21)• Passengers limited to any parent, guardian or dependent• Must wear seat belts• Must display decals on license plates
Probationary Restrictions• No driving between 11:01PM – 5:00AM• No Electronics• Passengers limited to dependents and 1 additional person
unless accompanied by a parent/guardian• Must wear seat belts• Must display decals on license plates
GDL Decal• All GDL drivers under age 21, who possess a permit or
probationary license are required to display two red decals on their license plate.
• Decals are displayed on the top left corner of the front and rear license plate.
• Decals are provided when permit is issued.
• Fee - $4.00
• Reference Pg. 21
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