1. Driver Theory Chapter 1 NJ Driver License System

2. Laws Governing Driver Licenses  A motorist who operates a vehicle in NJ must carry: 1. A valid license; valid provisional license; valid permit 2. valid vehicle registration card 3. valid auto insurance ID card

3. A motorist who is a legal resident of NJ must be licensed in this stateA motorist who is a legal resident of NJ must be licensed in this state If you move into NJ you must apply for a NJ license within 60 daysIf you move into NJ you must apply for a NJ license within 60 days An address change must be reported in to the MVC one week An address change must be reported in to the MVC one week  A legal name change must be reported to the MVC within 2 weeks  All applicants must provide full name, current address, Social Security #, 6 Points of ID verification and documentation that verifies that their legal presence in the US is verified by law

4.  If you never had a driver license you must complete the MVC’S Graduated Driver License Program (GDL) Graduated Driver License Program (GDL) - introduces driving privileges in phases with a period of supervised driving before getting a basic license - introduces driving privileges in phases with a period of supervised driving before getting a basic license

5.  Applicants for a NJ driver license who are under 18 years of age must present a signed consent form from a parent/guardian  Drivers with a valid permit must be accompanied by a supervising/licensed driver when operating a vehicle

6.  GDL, special learner permit and examination permits are valid until all qualifications for a probationary license are met, or for 2 years, whichever comes first  All permit and probationary drivers are required to display 2 visible, reflective decals on the license plate of vehicles

7. Digital Driver License  Digital license (DDL) implemented in 2004  Helps to eliminate fraud and abuse  Contains nearly 2 dozen security features, including digital photographs and signature  Motorist under 21 years of age are issued a vertical – format DDL  DDL is valid for 4 years  If a motorist has a restriction (such as glasses) it will appear in coded form

8.  Altering a driver license/ showing an altered license may result in: - fine of up to $1000 and/or up to 6 months imprisonment - fine of up to $1000 and/or up to 6 months imprisonment  Getting a driver license illegally may result in: -fine of $200-$500 and or imprisonment of 30 to 90 days -fine of $200-$500 and or imprisonment of 30 to 90 days

9. Types of NJ Licenses  Probationary Auto License: - minimum age: 17 - minimum age: 17 - permit fee: $10 + $4 decals - permit fee: $10 + $4 decals - tests required: KVR - tests required: KVR knowledge/vision/road knowledge/vision/road

10. Basic Auto License  for all types of Class D motor vehicles EXCEPT motorcycles - Minimum age : 18 - Permit fee: $10 - Photo license fee: $24 - Expiration: 4 years - Test required: KVR knowledge/vision/road knowledge/vision/road

11. Other types of NJ Vehicle Licenses  Commercial driver license  Motorcycle license  Moped license  Agricultural license  Boat license

12. 6 Point ID Verification Program All NJ driver license applicants must complete 6 points of ID verification by presenting documents that prove their AGE, IDENTITY and LEGAL PRESENCE in the US  Purpose of the program: to prevent IDENTITY FRAUD and ABUSE to prevent IDENTITY FRAUD and ABUSE

13. 6 Point ID Verification Requirements  at least one PRIMARY document  At least one SECONDARY document  TOTAL documents must be worth 6 points or more  PROOF of ADDRESS  SOCIAL SECURITY number All documents must be ORIGINAL or CERTIFIED copies in English and have the required state/municipal seals

14. PRIMARY Document Examples  4-point documents: - US birth certificate or certified copy - US birth certificate or certified copy - US passport - US passport - US adoption papers - US adoption papers - certificate of citizenship - certificate of citizenship You must show at least ONE of these

15. SECONDARY Document Examples  2-point documents: - US school photo ID card w/transcript - US school photo ID card w/transcript  1-point documents: - for NJ HS students: a waiver certificate for the written portion of the driver’s test - for NJ HS students: a waiver certificate for the written portion of the driver’s test - High school, GED or college diploma - High school, GED or college diploma - Social Security card - Social Security card You must show at least one of these