1. NJ Laws Governing Driver Licenses
A motorist who operates a motor vehicle in the State of New Jersey must carry:
A valid driver license/permit
Valid insurance
Vehicle registration
When pulled over by a police officer these are the 3 documents you will be asked to show.
To register a vehicle, the state of NJ only requires proof of “liability” insurance.
Banking institutions require financed vehicles to have “comprehensive” insurance (collision, fire, theft).
Once you have a validated New Jersey driver permit must be accompanied by an appropriately licensed driver
***Supervising Driver Requirements***
Must have a valid NJ Driver’s License
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must have had 3 years driving experience
A motorist who changes addresses must report this change to the MVC within one week after moving.

2. New Jersey Laws Governing Driver Licenses Cont…..
A motorist who legally changes their name (marriage, divorce, adoption) must report the change to the MVC within two weeks
A motorist with a valid out-of-state license who moves to New Jersey must apply for a New Jersey license within 60 days
All applicants for a New Jersey driver license or special learner’s permit who are under 18 years of age must present a completed consent form signed by a parent or guardian.
GDL, special learner and examination permits are valid until all qualifications for a provisional license are met, or for two years, whichever occurs first.

3. These show up in a coded form within your driver’s license number
What’s On A License
Altering a driver license:
Possible Suspension of License
Fine of up to $1,000
Up to six months imprisonment.
Getting a driver license illegally
Fine up to $500
Imprisonment of 30 to 90 days.
Name
Address
Photo ID
Driver License Number
Date of Birth
Gender
Expiration / Issue Date
Signature
Height
Eye Color
Class of License
State
Restrictions
These show up in a coded form within your driver’s license number
Corrective Lenses
Prosthetic Devices
Mechanical Devices
Hearing Impaired

4. 6 Point ID Verification
All applicants for a New Jersey driver license must provide a full name, current address, Social Security number, 6 Points of ID Verification and other documentation that verifies that his/her legal presence in the United States is authorized under federal law. Documents must be in English or have an approved translation
Must be ORIGNAL Forms of documentation

5. 6 Points ID Verification
Applicant’s “Primary” ID (4 points)
Birth Certificate
Passport
Green Card
Adoption Papers
Applicants “Secondary” Documents
Proof of address
Social Security #

6. Graduated Driver License / GDL
Graduated Driver License (GDL) Program:
Introduces driving privileges in phases with a period of supervised driving, and 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

7. Why does New Jersey require the GDL program?
GDL FAQ’s
Why does New Jersey require the GDL program?
Studies show that a young driver's risk of being involved in a car crash is highest within his/her first months of driving. An average of 6,000 teens die in car crashes nationally each year.
By delaying full driving privileges so that teens can gain
driving experience under low-risk conditions, comprehensive GDL programs can reduce these deaths and injuries by approximately 40%. The ultimate goal of the GDL program is to protect the lives of young drivers-and the lives of their passengers and others on the road.

8. GDL FAQ’s
What happens if my teen driver commits a traffic offense and receives a ticket while he/she has a GDL license?
GDL holders cannot "plea down" to "no point" offenses.
If a GDL holder accumulates three or more penalty points, they have to complete a driver improvement program. If they fail to complete this program, or if they accumulate additional points, it will result in suspension and postponement of their eligibility to obtain a probationary (if in the permit phase) or basic license (if in the probationary phase). In addition, violations may incur legal fees and/or higher insurance rates. This can cost thousands of dollars. GDL holders must obey all traffic rules and regulations.

9. The Early Bird Road Step 1: Get a Special Learner Permit
Must be at least 16 years old
Must have signed parent or guardian consent
Must be enrolled in approved behind-the-wheel driver training driving school (6 hours)
An approved instructor must purchase the permit
Cost of the permit is $10
Must pass MVC’s Knowledge and Vision tests
MVC will validate Special Learner Permits ONLY after training course completion
Step 2: Practice with an Adult Supervising Driver
Must observe special learner permit driving restrictions
Must practice at least six months with approved supervising driver
Step 3: Get a Probationary License
Complete Six months of supervised driving without any suspensions or postponements
Must pass MVC’s Road Test
Must be at least 17 years old

10. The Early Bird Road Continued
Step 4: With a Probationary Driver License
Unsupervised driving for at least One year
Must observe probationary driver license restrictions*****
Step 5: Get the Basic Driver License
Must be at least 18 years old
Valid for 4 years
Must have completed one year of unsupervised driving with probationary driver license restrictions
Must pay required fee***

11. Student Driver/Road Test
If a student driver commits a traffic offense, responsibility will be both student and instructor or student and “supervising” driver.
Arrive at the road test with:
Valid Student Permit
Supervising Driver
Valid Vehicle Registration
Valid Insurance Card
Valid Vehicle Inspection Sticker
Red Decals on Vehicle

12. GDL Restrictions No driving between 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
No using hand-held or hands-free cell phones or any other electronic devices.
Permit holder must be accompanied in the front seat by an adult supervising driver who is at least 21 years of age and who possesses a valid New Jersey driver license and has a minimum of three years driving experience.
Passengers are limited to any parent, guardian or dependant of the special permit holder and one additional passenger.
Permit holder and ALL passengers must wear seat belts.
Must display decals on license plates.

13. Basic Automobile License
“Class D”
Expiration: 4 Years
Minimum Age: 18 (or 16 for permit)
Permit Fee: $10 / Decal: $4
Photo License Fee: $24
Tests Required: Knowledge, Vision, Road (KVR)

14. Test Requirements Vision Test
20/50 vision with or without corrective lenses.
Knowledge Test
The knowledge test consists of 50 questions. Minimum requirements: 80 percent, or 40 correct answers out of 50 questions
Road Test
Applicants must provide their own vehicle for the road test.
It is a pass/fail test

15. Elements of the road test
The examiner may test you on the following items:
Driving in reverse
Following other vehicles
Nearing corners/intersections
Parking/parallel parking
Sitting properly
Starting a vehicle
Steering properly
Stopping at signs
Stopping on downgrades/upgrades
Stopping smoothly
Turning
Turning around
Using the horn
Yielding right-of-way

16. Lost License? Notify police and MVC
Lost Permit? -Contact your driving school to get a replacement -Notify the police
Lost License?
Notify police and MVC

18. If You Fail the Road Test?
1st Offense =2 weeks wait to reschedule
2nd Offense =2 weeks wait to reschedule
3rd Offense = 2 weeks wait to reschedule
4th Offense= 6 months wait to reschedule

19. Reasons for Failure due to Improper Vehicle
Improper, expired or no inspection sticker
Lack of examiner access to foot brake or parking brake
Any defect or condition that affects the safe operation of the test vehicle, such as but not limited to:
Poor brakes
Parking brake doesn’t work
Unsafe tires (smooth, cut, badly worn)
Vehicle interior is not in reasonably clean condition
Vehicle failed inspection, and motorist does not bring the Vehicle Inspection Report issued by the inspection station to road test area
Vehicle not equipped with radial tires or snow tires or chains when road is snow covered
Fast engine idle
Missing seat belts

20. Center Console Pictures
Center Console with accessible hand brake.
Inaccessible emergency parking brake