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Welcome to Driver Education!Welcome to Driver Education!

Laws Governing Driver Laws Governing Driver LicensesLicenses

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Digital Driver LicenseDigital Driver License

Digital Driver LicenseDigital Driver License

DDL - Digital driver license came DDL - Digital driver license came about in 2004about in 2004

2004 6 point Identification process 2004 6 point Identification process was adoptedwas adopted

Motorist under 21 have a distinct Motorist under 21 have a distinct vertical format DDLvertical format DDL

Most DDl are issued for 4 yearsMost DDl are issued for 4 years

DDLDDL

Altering a DDL will result in loss of Altering a DDL will result in loss of motorist’s driving privilege, a fine up motorist’s driving privilege, a fine up to $1,000.00 and/or 6 months in jail!to $1,000.00 and/or 6 months in jail!

Getting a Driver license illegally may Getting a Driver license illegally may result in a fine of $200.00 and up to result in a fine of $200.00 and up to $500.00 and/or imprisonment of 30 $500.00 and/or imprisonment of 30 to 90 days!to 90 days!

RestrictionsRestrictions

1 = corrective lenses1 = corrective lenses2= prosthetic device2= prosthetic device

Artificial device that replaces a missing Artificial device that replaces a missing body partbody part

3=mechanical device3=mechanical device

4= hearing impaired4= hearing impaired5= attached restrictions5= attached restrictions

Types of NJ LicensesTypes of NJ Licenses

BASIC AUTOMOBILE LICENSE ( class D)BASIC AUTOMOBILE LICENSE ( class D)Minimum age 18 ( permit 16)Minimum age 18 ( permit 16)4 years expiration4 years expirationTest required: KVR ( knowledge , vision, road)Test required: KVR ( knowledge , vision, road)

PROBATIONARY AUTOMOBILE ( class D)PROBATIONARY AUTOMOBILE ( class D)Minimum age 17 Minimum age 17 4 years expiration4 years expirationTest required: KVR ( knowledge , vision, road)Test required: KVR ( knowledge , vision, road)

Types of NJ LicensesTypes of NJ LicensesCOMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ( class COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ( class

A, B,C)A, B,C)Minimum age 18/21Minimum age 18/214 years expiration4 years expirationTest required CKVRTest required CKVR

Motorcycle License (Class E or M – if Motorcycle License (Class E or M – if already holds a basic)already holds a basic)Minimum age 17Minimum age 174 years expiration4 years expirationTest required KVRTest required KVR

Types of NJ LicensesTypes of NJ LicensesPROBATIONARY MOTORCYCLE PROBATIONARY MOTORCYCLE

LICENSELICENSEMinimum age 17Minimum age 174 years expiration4 years expirationTest required KVRTest required KVR

MOPED LICENSE MOPED LICENSE Minimum age 15Minimum age 15Not needed if operator has a class Not needed if operator has a class

A,B,C,D, or EA,B,C,D, or E4 years expiration4 years expirationTest required KVRTest required KVR

Types of NJ LicensesTypes of NJ LicensesAGRICULTURAL LICENSE AGRICULTURAL LICENSE

For farming purposes only!For farming purposes only!Minimum age 16Minimum age 164 years expiration4 years expirationTest required KVRTest required KVR

BOAT LICENSEBOAT LICENSEMinimum age 16Minimum age 164 years expiration4 years expirationTest required n/a non tidal waters onlyTest required n/a non tidal waters only

6 Point ID Verification6 Point ID VerificationAll NJ drivers must complete 6 Point All NJ drivers must complete 6 Point

ID Verification by presenting ID Verification by presenting documents that prove age, identity, documents that prove age, identity, and legal presence in the US and legal presence in the US

Must have at least one primary Must have at least one primary documentdocument

At least one secondary documentAt least one secondary documentAt least 6 points of IDAt least 6 points of IDProof of addressProof of addressSee chart on pg 12 in manual, See chart on pg 12 in manual,

information on CD ROM or njmvc.gov information on CD ROM or njmvc.gov

GDLGDL

GDL = Graduated Driver LicenseGDL = Graduated Driver License Implemented in 2001Implemented in 2001System gradually introduced driving System gradually introduced driving

privileges to fist time driverprivileges to fist time driverFailure to adhere to restrictions Failure to adhere to restrictions

result in a $100 fine or a possible result in a $100 fine or a possible suspension of motorist driving suspension of motorist driving privilegesprivileges

Early Bird ( Option A)Early Bird ( Option A)

Step 1: Special learners permitStep 1: Special learners permitAt least 16 years old, signed parent At least 16 years old, signed parent

consent, enrolled in behind the wheel consent, enrolled in behind the wheel training, must pass MVC KV test, must training, must pass MVC KV test, must pay feespay fees

Step 2: Practice with adult Step 2: Practice with adult supervising driversupervising driverMust observe learner permit restrictions, Must observe learner permit restrictions,

must practice at least 6 monthsmust practice at least 6 months

Early Bird ( Option A)Early Bird ( Option A)Step 3 : Get Probationary LicenseStep 3 : Get Probationary License

Have 6 months of supervised driving Have 6 months of supervised driving without suspensions, must pass MVC road without suspensions, must pass MVC road test, must be at least 17 years oldtest, must be at least 17 years old

Step 4: With a Probationary Driver Step 4: With a Probationary Driver LicenseLicenseMust practice unsupervised for at least 1 Must practice unsupervised for at least 1

year, must obey restrictionsyear, must obey restrictionsStep 5: Get a Basic Driver LicenseStep 5: Get a Basic Driver License

Must be at least 18, have completed 1 Must be at least 18, have completed 1 year unsupervised driving, pay required year unsupervised driving, pay required feesfees

Young Adult Road ( Option B)Young Adult Road ( Option B)Step 1: Get an Examination PermitStep 1: Get an Examination Permit

Must pass MVC KV test, must be at least Must pass MVC KV test, must be at least 17, pay fee, obtain consent from 17, pay fee, obtain consent from parent/guardianparent/guardian

Step 2: Practice Supervised DrivingStep 2: Practice Supervised DrivingMust practice with adult driver,at least 6 Must practice with adult driver,at least 6

months, observe examination-permit months, observe examination-permit driving restrictionsdriving restrictions

Step 3: Get Probationary LicenseStep 3: Get Probationary LicenseMust complete 6 months supervised Must complete 6 months supervised

driving,must pass MVC road testdriving,must pass MVC road test

Young Adult Road ( Option B)Young Adult Road ( Option B)

Step 4: Practice Unsupervised Step 4: Practice Unsupervised DrivingDrivingPractice at least 1 year, must follow Practice at least 1 year, must follow

restrictionsrestrictionsStep 5: Basic Driver LicenseStep 5: Basic Driver License

Must be at least 18,complete one year Must be at least 18,complete one year unsupervised driving, pay feeunsupervised driving, pay fee

The Adult Road ( option C)The Adult Road ( option C)Step 1: Get an Examination PermitStep 1: Get an Examination Permit

Must be at least 21, pass MVC kV test, Must be at least 21, pass MVC kV test, pay feepay fee

Step 2: Practice Supervised DrivingStep 2: Practice Supervised DrivingMust practice with a supervising adult, Must practice with a supervising adult,

must practice 3 months, must observe must practice 3 months, must observe examination permit driving restrictionsexamination permit driving restrictions

Step 3: Get Probationary LicenseStep 3: Get Probationary LicenseMust have completed 3 months of Must have completed 3 months of

supervised driving, must pass MVC road supervised driving, must pass MVC road testtest

The Adult Road ( option C)The Adult Road ( option C)

Step 5: Get the Basic Driver LicenseStep 5: Get the Basic Driver LicenseMust have completed one year of Must have completed one year of

unsupervised driving, may pay feeunsupervised driving, may pay fee

Special Learner Permit Special Learner Permit RestrictionsRestrictions

No driving between 11:01 and 5:00 amNo driving between 11:01 and 5:00 am No using hand held or hands free cell No using hand held or hands free cell

phones or any electronic devicesphones or any electronic devices Permit holder must be accompanied in the Permit holder must be accompanied in the

front seat by an adult supervising driver front seat by an adult supervising driver who is at least 21 or has 3 years of driving who is at least 21 or has 3 years of driving experience ( NJ driver)experience ( NJ driver)

Passengers are limited to any parent, Passengers are limited to any parent, guardian or dependent and ONE additional guardian or dependent and ONE additional passengerpassenger

Special Learner Permit Special Learner Permit RestrictionsRestrictions

ALL passengers and permit holder ALL passengers and permit holder MUST wear their seat beltMUST wear their seat belt

Must display decals on license platesMust display decals on license plates

Examination Permit Examination Permit RestrictionsRestrictions

No driving between 11:01 and 5:00 amNo driving between 11:01 and 5:00 am No using hand held or hands free cell No using hand held or hands free cell

phones or any electronic devicesphones or any electronic devices Permit holder must be accompanied in the Permit holder must be accompanied in the

front seat by an adult supervising driver front seat by an adult supervising driver who is at least 21 or has 3 years of driving who is at least 21 or has 3 years of driving experience ( NJ driver)experience ( NJ driver)

Passengers are limited to any parent, Passengers are limited to any parent, guardian or dependent and ONE additional guardian or dependent and ONE additional passenger, unless accompanied by a passenger, unless accompanied by a parent/guardianparent/guardian

Examination Permit Examination Permit RestrictionsRestrictions

ALL passengers and permit holder ALL passengers and permit holder MUST wear their seat beltMUST wear their seat belt

Must display decals on license platesMust display decals on license plates

Probationary Driver License Probationary Driver License RestrictionsRestrictions

No driving between 11:01 and 5:00 amNo driving between 11:01 and 5:00 amNo using hand held or hands free cell No using hand held or hands free cell

phones or any electronic devicesphones or any electronic devicesPassengers are limited to any parent, Passengers are limited to any parent,

guardian or dependent and ONE guardian or dependent and ONE additional passenger, unless additional passenger, unless accompanied by a parent/guardianaccompanied by a parent/guardian

ALL passengers and probationary ALL passengers and probationary license holder MUST wear their seat license holder MUST wear their seat beltbelt

Probationary Driver License Probationary Driver License RestrictionsRestrictions

Must display decals on license platesMust display decals on license plates

GDL DecalGDL Decal

All GDL drivers under age 21, who All GDL drivers under age 21, who posses or permit or probationary posses or permit or probationary license, are required to display two license, are required to display two visible red, reflective on any vehicle visible red, reflective on any vehicle they operatethey operate

They are to be displayed on the top They are to be displayed on the top left corner on the front and rear left corner on the front and rear license plateslicense plates

They are $4 a pair at MVC agencyThey are $4 a pair at MVC agency

GDL DriverGDL Driver

If the student commits a traffic If the student commits a traffic offense, responsibility will be with offense, responsibility will be with both the student and instructor of both the student and instructor of adult adult

Examination Permits for Out-Examination Permits for Out-Of-State DriversOf-State Drivers

All out of state drivers are required All out of state drivers are required to purchase an examination permit to purchase an examination permit within 60 days of becoming a within 60 days of becoming a permanent NJ resident or when permanent NJ resident or when his/her out-of-state license expires, his/her out-of-state license expires, whichever comes firstwhichever comes first

Out-of-state drivers who are under Out-of-state drivers who are under 18 years of age and move to NJ are 18 years of age and move to NJ are subject to the state’s GDL Programsubject to the state’s GDL Program

Commercial Driver LicenseCommercial Driver License

No one can apply for these licenses until No one can apply for these licenses until they possess a Class D basic license firstthey possess a Class D basic license first

Class A : GCWR ( gross combination Class A : GCWR ( gross combination weight rating)26,001 lbs or more. This is weight rating)26,001 lbs or more. This is necessary for operation of tractor trailers necessary for operation of tractor trailers or any truck or trailer over this GCWRor any truck or trailer over this GCWR

* Class A also allows the motorist to * Class A also allows the motorist to operate all vehicles in the class B,C, and operate all vehicles in the class B,C, and D categoriesD categories

Commercial Driver LicenseCommercial Driver License

Class B: necessary to operate any Class B: necessary to operate any vehicle with a GVWR ( Gross Vehicle vehicle with a GVWR ( Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of 26,001 lbs. or Weight Rating) of 26,001 lbs. or more, a bus designated to transport more, a bus designated to transport passengers of 16 or more passengers of 16 or more

* Class B allows motorist to operate * Class B allows motorist to operate vehicles in the Class C and D vehicles in the Class C and D categoriescategories

Commercial Driver LicenseCommercial Driver License

Class C: necessary for any vehicle Class C: necessary for any vehicle with a GVWR less than 26,001 lbs, with a GVWR less than 26,001 lbs, any bus including school bus, and any bus including school bus, and school vehiclesschool vehicles

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