Welcome to Driving in the state of New Jersey!!

The New Jersey Driver License System

When you driveYou must carry:

Registration

Insurance

Permit/Probationary License

TYPES OF LICENSESBasic : Class D

Commercial: Class A, B, C

Motorcycle: Class E

Moped: Class F (age 15)

Agricultural: Class G (age 16)

Boat (age 16)

Commercial Driver LicensesClass A = Tractor TrailersClass B = Vehicles over 26,001 lbs.

(Commerical Buses)Class C = Vehicles under 26,000 lbs. (School

bus)

NJ Basic LicenseMust be 18 to get one! (after 1 year of unsupervised driving)

Have 60 days of moving into NJto apply for one

Those under 21 have a different appearing license than those above 21.

Why?

Basic License RequirementsThis is a restriction free, license that you

ultimately wish to obtain.

Must be 18 to obtain. (Can get permit at 16)Tests you must pass: Knowledge, Vision,

Road

CHANGES TO REPORT to Motor Vehicle. LEGAL

CHANGE OF NAME:

2 WEEKS

CHANGE OF ADDRESS:

1 WEEK

6 Point IDThe NJ Motor Vehicle Commission will verify:

Age

Identification

Address

Social Security Number

Immigration Status

Primary Documents Secondary DocumentsBirth CertificatePassportNJ Digital Driver LicenseNJ Non-Driver LicenseNJ Boat LicenseMilitary Photo IDCertificate of CitizenshipAdoption papers

Marriage CertificateName Change CardMilitary retiree cardFirearm cardSchool IDGovernment ID CardsSocial Security CardHigh School DiplomaBank StatementATM Card

Graduated Driver Licenses (GDL)-Multi stage licensing system.Introduces young drivers to the road

gradually.Fines are $100 for violations

3 Types of Permits A = Learners Permit = Age 16 (The Early

Bird Road)B = Exam Permit = Age 17 (The Young

Adult Road) Learners and Exam permit = Driver must have for 6 months (excluding suspensions) Cannot drive between 11 pm and 5am

C = Adult Permit = Age 21 Adult Permit = Driver must have for 3 months and has no

time restrictions

Graduated Driver License ProgramPermitsSpecial Learners Permit – Early Bird Road

Examination Permit- Young Adult Road

16 years old Take 6 hours behind the

wheel

Passenger Restrictions:Dependents + Parent or

Guadian and 1 additional passenger

17 years oldNo behind the wheel

class necessary

Passenger Restrictions:Dependents + 1 additional

personal unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. (Then have as many passengers as there are seatbelts)

Learners Permit and Exam Permit Similarities Other Rules:

Must practice supervised driving for 6 months excluding suspensions before you can attempt to take road test.

Supervised driver must be licensed in the state of New Jersey, have their license for 3 years and be 21 years old or older

After 1 year with probationary license, you may get your Basic License (must be 18 years old)

Learners Permit and Exam Permit Similarities (continued)No cell phones or electronic devices (AT

ALL)Must wear seat beltsPassengers are limited to dependants of

the permit holder and parent or guardian and one additional person,

If a permit driver commits a traffic offense, responsibility is on both the student, and instructor.

You can get them if not in suspension status

Graduated Driver License Program – Adult PermitMust be 21

Must practice with supervising driver for 3 months

Must practice unsupervised for 1 year (probationary license).

No time restrictions or passenger restrictions

Probationary License

Must be at least 17 years old to get this!!!

Must have completed 6 months with a permit

Cannot drive between 11 pm and 5 am

Passengers are limited to dependants of themselves, and one additional person, unless accompanied by a parent/guardian

If driver is 21, there are no passenger restrictions

GDL Decals – Kyleigh’s LawAll Graduated Drivers under 21 with a permit

or probationary license must display a red decal on their front and rear license plates.

Cost is $4 for these decals

What are some problems caused by Kyleigh’s lawWhat are some good things about it?

What are some bad things about it?

How could you change it?

Examination permits for out of State DriversMust purchase within 60 days of moving to

New JerseyNon-residents under 18 are subject to GDL

requirements, even if in possession of a valid out of state license.

Corrections Report these if any of them are incorrect, of it

they change at any time.NameDate of BirthSocial Security NumberWeight, HeightSex

Penalties for Altering a LicenseLoss of driving privilege

Up to $1,000 fine

Up to 6 months imprisonment

Getting A License Illegally

$200-$500 fineImprisonment of 30 – 90 days