Laws Governing Driver LicensesMotors must carry a valid license or permit,

insurance and registration.Motorist on permit must be supervisedLegal residents must be licensed in NJChange of address within 1-week (online)Legal name change within 2-weeks (go to DMV)Out of state drivers have 60 days to get NJ license 30 days with CDL

pg 6-7

Laws Governing Driver Licenses

All individuals must complete the GDL Program

when first licensedUnder 18 must submit parental consent formPermits are valid for 2 yearsAll permit and probationary drivers must

display (2) reflective decals

pg 6-7

When applying for your license 1. Full name2. Gender3. Current Address4. Social security number5. Age6. Legal presences

All documents must be original and in English

pg 7

Driver Licenses

If convicted of altering or showing an altered license the penalties may be:

1. $1,000 fine2. Loss of driving privileges 3. and/or up to 6 month imprisonment

Obtaining a license illegally1. $200 to $500 fine2. 30 to 90 days in jail

pg 8

Types of Driver Licenses Class D or Basic license

1.Valid for 4 years2.Minimum age is 18 (and complete GDL

program)3.Test required (knowledge, vision and road)

Commercial licenses are Class A,B,CMotorcycle are Class E or M as an

endorsementMoped license required for mopeds for age

15 and older without a license

pg8-10

6 Point ID Verification

Must present documentation every time you apply for a license.

At least 1 primary and 1 secondary Documents must be original In English

This is primary reason people fail to receive a license on first visit pg 12-

15

Graduated Driver LicenseGraduate licensing has proven to be effect in

reducing crash rates – Currently every state has some type of GDL system NJ started theirs in 2001

The GDL programs places restrictions on new drivers

Fine for violating any restriction is $100 and possibly increase in GDL time

pg 16

Early Bird

16 years old – Go to driving schoolParental consent6 hours of behind the wheel trainingPass written & eye testInstructor applies for Special Learners

Permit you pay schoolpg 17

Early Bird continued

After 6 hours then:6 months (minimum) supervised practiceBe 17 and pass road test to receive

probationaryWhen 18 and after 1 year with probationary

go to MVC and get basic license

pg 17

Young Adult

17 to 20 years oldParental consent (under 18)Pass written & eye testPay feeGo to MVC for Examination Permit

pg 18

Young Adult continuedAfter 6 months (minimum) supervised

practiceThen pass road test to receive probationaryAfter 1 year with probationary go to MVC

and get basic license

Even if year of probationary is over you are still a probationary driver until you get your basic

pg 18

Permit RestrictionsAdult supervising driver – in front seat, 21

years old, NJ license with 3 years experience Time – no driving 11:01 pm to 5:00 amNo electronicsPassengers – Parent, guardian, dependants

and 1 additionalAll must wear seat beltsDisplay decals

pg 20

Probationary License Restrictions

Time – no driving 11:01 pm to 5:00 amNo electronicsPassengers – dependants plus 1, unless

with parentAll must wear seat beltsDecals

pg 20

Adult21 and olderPass knowledge and vision test3 months of supervised driving must follow

seat belts and electronic use restrictionsPass road test1 year of probationary - belts and electronic

use restrictionspg 19

GDL ExemptionsTime restriction - if and exemption for

religion or employment is need you must carry a legible note from religious official or employer

If permit holder commits a traffic offense the driver, instructor or adult supervisor get ticket

pg 21-23

ID & CDL’s17 year olds can obtain a non-driver photo ID

if they can present the 6-pts of ID programThere are 3 classes of CDL’s (A, B, C)Class A – Truck of 26,001 lbs or more or

trailer of 10,000 lbs or moreClass B – Trucks of 26,001 lbs or more,

trailers of less than 10,000 or buses of more than 16

Class C – trucks under 26,000, all buses