CHAPTER 9 Vehicle Information

Explain how you would title a new vehicle. List 2 things a NJ motorist must do before they can drive on the public roads. Must title and register vehicle If a person is moving into NJ from another state, how long do they have to register their vehicle? 60 days Explain how you would title a new vehicle. Go to dealership/obtain manufacturer’s cert. of origin. Check document for “sales tax satisfied” stamp on back. Take to MVC & pay required titling fee

4. Explain how you would title a used vehicle. Complete the reverse side of the title with the buyer’s name, address and signature, the date of sale, odometer reading, and sale price 5. You will pay a penalty fee if you do not transfer the title of a used car within how many days? 10 6. Explain how you would complete an initial registration. Complete application at any MVC; include current vehicle insurance company & personal policy #

7. Explain how you renew your registration. Fill out renewal form & return it in the mail to the MVC; pay with check or money order 8. List the website you can use to access Motor Vehicle Services. www.njmvconline.gov 9. How many decals do you receive when you renew your registration? 0 11. How old must you be to register a vehicle in NJ? 17 12. What is the fine for driving without a current registration? $173

13. What is the fee for a title change? $20 For a registration change? $5 14. How many license plates are required to be on a car in NJ? 2 15. How many license plates are on a motorcycle? 1 16. What is the fine for obscuring any lettering on a license plate? Up to $100 17. Who should you contact immediately if your license plates are lost or stolen? Local police

18. List the penalties for using counterfeit license plates? $500 fine 60 days imprisonment Up to 6 months driver license suspension Or combination of above penalties 19. What are disabled plates for? Allow eligible motorists to park in designated spaces 20. If you buy a brand new car made after the year 2000, how long do you have before the car must be inspected? 4 years

21 After initial inspection, the car must be inspected every 2 years. 22. List the penalties for driving with an expired inspection sticker. $100-$200 fines Up to 30 days imprisonment May revoke registration privileges 23. When must a used car be inspected? 14 days after registration expires Accept the time left on the previous owner’s inspection sticker 24. List the items you need to bring with you when you are getting your car inspected. License, registration, and insurance

26. Explain what happens if your car fails inspection. 25. If your car passes inspection, where is the sticker placed on the car? Bottom left 26. Explain what happens if your car fails inspection. Motorist has until the end of the next month to make necessary repairs & return for inspection 27. What types of cars are exempt from inspection? Historic and collector cars 28. Is auto insurance mandatory in NJ? YES 29. List 4 incidents when you must show your insurance card. Before inspection, accident scene, stopped at traffic violation, or roadside spot check