Chapter 1 The New Jersey Driver License System

6 Point Verification System Provides identification:  1 primary document (birth certificate)  1 secondary document  Proof of address  Social Security Number Pages 11-15

Laws Governing Driver Licenses 1. YOU MUST carry a valid driver license, a valid provisional license or a validated New Jersey permit  AND valid insurance and vehicle registration cards. 4. Address change- 1 week after moving 5. Name change- within 2 weeks 6. If you move to NJ and have an out-of-state license you must apply for a NJ license within 60 days DRIVING IS A PRIVILEDGE, NOT A RIGHT. Page 6

Graduated Drivers License (GDL) Program GDL- is a multi-stage driver licensing program that gradually introduces driving privileges to first-time drivers, extends their practice driving time and requires a minimum age of 18 in order to receive an unrestricted, basic driver license. GDL restrictions placed upon first-time drivers must be strictly adhered to. Failure to do so may result in a fine of $100 or a possible suspension of a motorist’s driving privilege. 3 Choices: 1.Early Bird Road (16) 2.The Young Adult Road (17) 3.The Adult Road (21) Page 16

The Early Bird Road STEP 1- Get a Special Learners Permit (16) Driving School MVC Knowledge and Vision Test STEP 2- Practice with an Adult Driver (6 months) STEP 3- Get a Provisional License (17) Road Test STEP 4- With a Provisional License (1 year) STEP 5- Get Basic Drivers License (18) Page 17

Special Learners Permit Restrictions (16)  NO driving between 11:01pm- 5:00am  NO cell phones  Supervising driver: in front seat at least 21 have 3 years of driving experience  Passengers: from household plus 1  SEATBELTS Page 20

Provisional Drivers License Restrictions  NO driving between 12:01pm- 5:00am  NO cell phones  Passengers: from household plus 1  SEATBELTS Page 20

The Young Adult Road STEP 1- Get an Examination Permit (17) MVC Knowledge and Vision Test STEP 2- Practice Supervised Driving (6 months) STEP 3- Get a Provisional License Road Test STEP 4- Practice Unsupervised Driving (1 year) STEP 5- Get the Basic Drivers License (18) Page 18

Examination Permit Restrictions  NO driving between 12:01pm- 5:00am *If 21, does not apply  NO cell phones  Supervising driver: in front seat at least 21 have 3 years of driving experience  Passengers: from household plus 1  SEATBELTS Page 20

The Adult Road STEP 1- Get an Examination Permit (21) MVC Knowledge and Vision Test STEP 2- Practice Supervised Driving (3 months) STEP 3- Get a Provisional License Road Test STEP 4- Practice Unsupervised Driving (1 year) STEP 5- Get the Basic Drivers License Page 19

Follow the Rules!  Failure to follow GDL restrictions: may result in a fine of $100 or a possible suspension of a motorist’s driving privilege.  If the student driver commits a traffic offense, responsibility will be with both the student and instructor or adult supervising driver. Pages 16 and 21

Your License  Basic Divers License- Class D  Valid for 4 Years  Under 21- Vertical, Over 21- Horizontal Getting a drivers license illegally may result in- Fine of $200-$500 And/or imprisonment days  Altering a drivers license, or showing an altered driver license, may result in- Fine of up to $1,000 Up to 6 months imprisonment Loss of driving privilege Page 8

Kyleigh’s Law All permit or probationary drivers under age 21 must display a reflectorized decal on each license plate of any motor vehicle they operate Must have for road test!