New Jersey Driver License System DDD DIGITAL DRIVERS LICENSE
TYPES OF NEW JERSEY LICENSES 8 Types of Licenses and Classes Basic Automobile License Class D Probationary Automobile License Class D Commercial Drivers License Classes A-B-C Motorcycle License Class E Probationary Motorcycle License Class E Moped License And Boat License NO Class Agricultural License Class G
DDD NJ issues a Digital Drivers License for several reasons It is SECURITY ENHANCED with more than 20 covert and overt features Has FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY All these prevent identity theft UNDER 21 = VERTICAL valid for 4 years
ALTERING A DRIVERS LICENSE Presenting an ALTERED Drivers License may result in the following: Loss of a motorist driving privilege A fine up to $1000.00 and/or up to six months imprisonment IF YOU OBTAIN A LICENSE ILLEGALLY may result in a fine up to $200.00 - $500.00 and/or imprisonment for 30 – 90 days
STARTING THE PROCESS In NJ you must prove your age, identity, and legal presence in the US before you can get a permit. HOW DO YOU PROVE THIS ?
6 Points of ID Must have at least 1 PRIMARY document Must have at least 1 SECONDARY document TOTAL for these DOCUMENTS Must be worth 6 points or more Must have PROOF of Address Must Have Social Security Number ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE ORIGINAL OR CERTIFIED COPIES IN ENGLISH WITH PROPER SEALS FROM STATE OR MUNICIPAL SEATS
OPTIONS FOR OBTAINING A DRIVERS LICENSE 3 OPTIONS : A - B - C OPTION A: The Early Bird Road age = at least 16 OPTION B: The Young Adult Road age = at least 17 OPTION C: The Adult Road age = at least 21
GDL MULTI STAGE DRIVER LICENSING SYSTEM Gradually introduces driving privileges Extends practice driving time Requires MINIMUM age of 18 to receive an UNRESTRICTED Basic Drivers License ALL RESTRICTIONS MUST BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO FAILURE to do so may result in a fine of $100.00 or possible suspension of driving privilege.
NJ GDL Law Permit At 16 (6 hrs. BTW) Or 17 (Hold Minimum 6 Months) TALKING POINTS Enter the system at 16 with 6 hours of behind the wheel or at 17 without the behind the wheel training. License at minimal age of 17 after holding permit for 6 months. Hold provisional license for a minimum of 12 months before becoming eligible for basic non-restricted license. GDL holders need to go back to the MVC to change over the license. It will not automatically turn into a basic license. Restrictions: 11pm curfew, 1 passenger (unless accompanied by parent or guardian or if the passengers are the teen’s children) everyone in the vehicle must wear a seatbelt. GDL holders are not allowed to use any type of electronic devices (cell phones- either handheld or hands-free, ipods etc) Ask parents to refer to the GDL brochure in their toolkit and post on their refrigerator as a quick reference guide. Permit At 16 (6 hrs. BTW) Or 17 (Hold Minimum 6 Months) License At 17 (Hold Probationary License Minimum 12 Months) Restrictions Nighttime, Passengers, Seat Belts, Portable Electronic Devices GDL Exercise Instructions: Locate the NJ GDL Program “cheat sheet” and present it to the group. The GDL is the road to becoming a safe new driver. Please take a moment to read the three-step route and answers to questions about the license. Let’s go over the answers to these questions. What is it? Why have it: How does it work? How many routes are available? What is the three-step route? Are there restrictions for the permit or provisional license? If yes, what types? What else should I and my teen driver know? GDL Exercise Instructions: Locate the NJ GDL Program “cheat sheet” and present it to the group. The GDL is the road to becoming a safe new driver. Please take a moment to read the three-step route and answers to questions about the license. Let’s go over the answers to these questions. What is it? Why have it: How does it work? How many routes are available? What is the three-step route? Are there restrictions for the permit or provisional license? If yes, what types? What else should I and my teen driver know? Present available tools: Parent guide check lists and tips for teaching your teen to drive and driving log. Talking points should strongly encourage parents to expose their young driver to various road and weather conditions noting that it is safer and smarter to expose them to these conditions while you're in the vehicle. 9
NJ GDL Law TALKING POINTS Enter the system at 16 with 6 hours of behind the wheel or at 17 without the behind the wheel training. License at minimal age of 17 after holding permit for 6 months. Hold provisional license for a minimum of 12 months before becoming eligible for basic non-restricted license. GDL holders need to go back to the MVC to change over the license. It will not automatically turn into a basic license. Restrictions: 11pm curfew, 1 passenger (unless accompanied by parent or guardian or if the passengers are the teen’s children) everyone in the vehicle must wear a seatbelt. GDL holders are not allowed to use any type of electronic devices (cell phones- either handheld or hands-free, ipods etc) Ask parents to refer to the GDL brochure in their toolkit and post on their refrigerator as a quick reference guide. 1st License At 17 PROBATIONARY License FOR THE 1st year (any age) MUST GO IN PERSON TO MVC TO CHANGE PROBATIONARY DDL TO BASIC DDL AFTER COMPLETING PROBATIONARY DRIVING PERIOD License will be VERTICAL until age 21 GDL Exercise Instructions: Locate the NJ GDL Program “cheat sheet” and present it to the group. The GDL is the road to becoming a safe new driver. Please take a moment to read the three-step route and answers to questions about the license. Let’s go over the answers to these questions. What is it? Why have it: How does it work? How many routes are available? What is the three-step route? Are there restrictions for the permit or provisional license? If yes, what types? What else should I and my teen driver know? GDL Exercise Instructions: Locate the NJ GDL Program “cheat sheet” and present it to the group. The GDL is the road to becoming a safe new driver. Please take a moment to read the three-step route and answers to questions about the license. Let’s go over the answers to these questions. What is it? Why have it: How does it work? How many routes are available? What is the three-step route? Are there restrictions for the permit or provisional license? If yes, what types? What else should I and my teen driver know? Present available tools: Parent guide check lists and tips for teaching your teen to drive and driving log. Talking points should strongly encourage parents to expose their young driver to various road and weather conditions noting that it is safer and smarter to expose them to these conditions while you're in the vehicle. 10
GDL Decal Must Be on Any Vehicle Driven by a GDL Holder Placement on Front and Rear License Plates Removable Purchase at MVC $100 Fine for Failure to Display $100 Fine for ANY GDL laws broken