Chapter 9 Vehicle Information

Buying a Car If you buy a new or used car, you must – Title it – Register it – Insure it Before you get on the road

Registration Step One – Fill out application at any MVC agency Step Two – Show proof of vehicle ownership – Dealer’s Certificate of Sale, Title, Manufacturer’s Certificate of Ownership Step Three – Show proof that you paid the state tax on the vehicle Must be at least 17 years old to register

License Plate After Registering your vehicle you receive two license plates for the front and the back of the car Must have a light on the plate (visible 50 feet) Cannot cover or obscure plate ($100 fine) Replace lost or damaged plates to MVC within 24 hours Forged or counterfeit plates (fine $500, 60 days in jail or license suspended 6 months or both)

Vehicle Inspection If car is more than 5 model years old= pass state emissions test every 2 years Must pass first MVC inspection within 5 years of registration of car

Vehicle Inspection Step One – Have a valid driver’s license, a valid registration, and insurance Step Two – Take your car to a state inspection station or a state-licensed private inspection facility (PIF) – If you are moving to NJ, must have inspection within 14 days of registering

Insurance Motor Vehicle Insurance is mandatory in NJ Type and cost vary Must have in vehicle at all times If driving an uninsured vehicle= fines, community service, license suspension

Insurance Insurance Fraud – Providing false information to an insurance company – Jail Time + up to $15,000 for each violation – Possible loss of license