Transcript Chapter One - Westwood Regional School District

Chapter One
The New Jersey Driver
License System
Miss. Panno
• Legal name changes MUST be
reported to the MVC within 2 weeks.
• Legal residence changes must
be made within 1 week.
• To get a basic driver’s license you
must be 18 years of age.
• When going for a road test, a driver
who has been licensed for 3 years
must accompany the driver. This
person must also be over 21
years old.
• If you possess a license from out of
state, you have 60 days to apply for
a New Jersey license, or until the
out-of-state license expires.
PG: 6-7
• Drivers under age 21, who
possess an examination permit
or probationary license, shall
not operate a motor vehicle
without displaying two visible,
reflective GDL decals which are
provided by the Motor Vehicle
Commission on the license plates
of the vehicle
Digital Driver License
• http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/video?id=8125235
•In 2004 NJ stopped using laminated paper licenses
•In 2011 NJ began using a next generation of security-enhanced
DDL, along with new facial recognition features
• DDL Has more than 20 hidden and obvious security features
• Motorists under 21 are issued a distinctive vertical-format DDL
• Motorists 21 years of age and older are issued a horizontal format DDL
• Driver Licenses are valid for 4 years
• An Altered DDL can result in 6 month suspension, loss of driving privileges &
$1000 fine
• Getting a license illegally can result in loss of driving license, a
fine of $200-$500, and imprisonment of 30 to 90 days
PG: 8
RESTRICTIONS
Restrictions on licenses appear on license in a coded form
Restrictions include:
• 1 - Corrective Lenses
• 2 - Prosthetic Device
• 3 - Mechanical Device
• 4 - Hearing Impaired
• 5 - Attached Restrictions
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
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Motorist MUST always carry a valid driver or probationary
license, a current vehicle registration and proof of valid
liability auto insurance while operating a vehicle on New
Jersey roadways
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If you move from out-of-state into New Jersey you have up
to 60 days to apply for a new license. Commercial drivers
have 30 days.
PG 6
TYPES OF LICENSES
Can you come of with 7 different
types of driver licenses?
TYPES OF LICENSES (cont.)
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Class D: Basic Driver License. For all types of motor vehicles
except motorcycles. Must be minimum of 18 years old
Class A, B, C: Commercial Driver License. Driving lager trucks,
buses, and vehicles that move hazardous materials. Must hold a
Basic Driver License and be 18 years of age
Class E: Motorcycle License. Class M if Driver holds a Basic
License. Must be minimum of 17 years old
Class F: Moped license. For unlicensed drivers at least 15 years
old and older. Not needed if driver already has class A, B, C, D, or
E license.
Class G: Agricultural license. Farming purposes only. May obtain
for individuals between ages 16 and 17
Boating License which doesn't have a class. Only needed in nontidal water. Must be minimum of 16 years old
PG 9-10
Commercial Driver License (CDL)
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For large trucks buses and vehicles.
There Are Three Classes of a Commercial License: A,
B, C
Applicants must be 18 years of age and hold a Basic
Driver License
Different Classes are determined by vehicle
PG 10
Lost or Stolen Licenses
What do you do if your license is lost or stolen?
If your license is lost or stolen you report it to the
Police. To obtain a new license go to an MVC agency.
Your new license will be labeled as a duplicate.
•Class A,B,C
•Large trucks, buses, HAZMAT
•Class G
•Holder must 16-17 years old
•Class E
•Holder must have basic drivers license
•Class M if holder already holds a Basic
Driver License
•No Class
•Motorboats in non tidal waters
•16 years old
The 6 Point I.D
Verification Program
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In order to obtain your driving permit you must have
identification that total up to 6 points.
They must verify your age, name, address, and social
security number (SSN).
Such as your birth certificate, social security, passport,
or your citizenship.
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PG: 11
At Least One Primary Document
At Least One Secondary Document
At Least Six Points of ID
Proof of Address
Examples of Primary Documents
• Valid Birth Certificate (4 points)
• US Passport current or expired less than 3 years (4 points)
• Current NJ Digital Driver License (4 points)
• Current NJ Digital non-driver ID card (4 points)
• Current NJ Digital Boat License (4 points)
• US Adoption Papers (4 points)
PG 13
Examples of Secondary Documents
• Civil marriage, domestic partner, or civil union certificate issued by the
municipality where the ceremony occurred (3 points)
• Ordered or decree of divorce, dissolution or termination (3 points)
• Court order for legal name change, signed by judge or court clerk (3 points)
• US School photo ID card with transcript or school records (2 points)
• US College photo ID card with transcript (2 points)
• Bank statement or record (1 point - CANNOT use more than 2 of these)
• Social Security Card (1 point - CANNOT use more than 2 of these)
PG 14
Examples of Proof of Address
• Utility or credit card bill issued in past 90 days
name at current address
showing your
• Checking or savings account statement from a bank or credit union
issued in the past 60 days
• High school or college report card containing your address within
the past 2 years
• If you are under 18 a parent or guardian certification that verifies
you are living with a parent or guardian
PG 15
Graduated Driver License Program
GDL Roll Call Video
* GDL Introduced in 2001
* Purpose of System is to introduce driving privileges gradually
for first-time drivers, extends practice time
* Requires a MINIMUM age of 18 years old to receive an
unrestricted Basic Driver License
* Failure to comply with GDL Restrictions will result in a fine of
$100 and possible suspension of driving privileges
PG 16
Graduated Driver License Program
3 Different Paths of GDL
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The Early Bird Road
6 Hours Behind-The-Wheel Instruction
Special Learner Permit
6 months Supervised Driving (passenger and time restrictions apply)
16 years old
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The Young Adult Road
Examination Permit
6 months Supervised Driving (passenger and time restrictions apply)
Minimum age 17 Years old
• The Adult Road
Examination Permit
3 months Supervised Driving
Passenger and time restrictions DON’T apply to individuals
21 Years and Older
PG 17
Graduated Driver License (GDL)
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Presents driving privileges for first-time drivers
and applicants that are under 21 years and 21 and
older.
Passed MVC's knowledge and vision tests
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EARLY BIRD PATH (YOUR PATH)
Step 1 – Get a Special Learners Permit
 Step 2 – Practice With An Adult Supervising Driver
 Step 3 – Get a Probationary License
 Step 4 – With A Probationary License
 Step 5 – Get The Basic Driver License
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PG: 16 - 19
Special Learners Permit Driving
Restrictions
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No driving between 11:01 PM – 5:00 AM
Drivers may not use hand held or hands free electronic devices.
EVERYONE is required to wear a seatbelt
Must be accompanied by an Adult Supervising Driver, in the
front seat, who has a valid NJ driver license, be at least 21 years
old and licensed for 3 years.
Passengers are limited to any parent, guardian, or
dependent of the special permit holder and one additional
passenger
Must display decals on license plates
PG: 20
Examination Permit Restrictions
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Available to any NJ resident who is at least 17 years old and is not
in suspension status. No driving between 11:01 PM – 5:00 AM. If
permit holder is 21 years of age or older, passenger and hour
restrictions do not apply.
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All examination permit holders must be with a supervising driver,
in the front seat, who has a valid NJ driver license with three years
of driving experience, and is at least 21 years old. Drivers must
not use any hand held devices.
Seat belts are a must FOR ALL PASSENGERS
Passengers are limited to dependents of the permit holder and one
additional passenger unless accompanied by a parent/guardian
Must display decals on license plates
PG: 20
Probationary Driver License
Restrictions
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Available to any NJ resident who is at least 17 years old and is not
in suspension status. No driving between 11:01 PM – 5:00 AM. If
permit holder is 21 years of age or older, passenger and hour
restrictions do not apply.
Remember This is your UNSUPERVISED driving period
All Probationary License holders must not use any hand held
devices.
Seat belts are a must.
Passengers are limited one person unless accompanied by a
parent/guardian
Must display decals on license plates
PG: 20
Kyleigh’s Law
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Changes in Graduated Driver License
GDL changes effective May 1, 2010
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GDL Drivers under age 21 who possess a permit or
probationary license are required to use decals
All permit or probationary (formerly provisional)
drivers under age 21 must display a reflectorized decal
on the top left corner of each license plate (front/back)
of any motor vehicle they operate
PG 21
GDL Exemptions
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GDL drivers under 21, all hours-related
exemptions for employment or religious
reasons must come with a legible certification
to confirm this need on the letterhead of
employer organization or religious institution,
with signature of certifying official above title,
address and telephone number.
PG: 21
Special Learners Permit
for NJ Residents
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Must be at least 16 years old
Must have signed parent or guardian consent
Must be enrolled in approved behind-the-wheel driving
training course through the NJ Department of
Education or Commercial Driving School
Must pass MVC's knowledge & vision tests
Must pay required fee
INSTRUCTOR must purchase the permit
PG: 21
Examination Permits for
NJ Residents
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After an applicant fills out the form with his/her
personal information and provides 6 Points of ID
Verification and proof that the U.S. government
authorizes his/her presence in this country,
he/she can purchase a permit to take to the
nearest Driver Testing Center. Basic
automobile license applicants must supply a
Social Security number or an exemption from
the Social Security Administration
PG: 22
Non-Driver ID & Hearing
Impaired Designation
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Individuals 17 years old or
older, who does not possess
a valid drivers license may
apply for a non-driver
identification card.
Must Show Proof of Age
Must Provide 6 Points of ID
Verification
Must be surrendered when
Individual receives a License
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Special license for hearing
impaired is provided by
MVC
PG: 24
Non-Driver ID Next-of-Kin
Registry (Sara’s Law
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The Next-of-Kin Registry is a New Jersey statewide web based system
that allows individuals at least 14 years of age to voluntarily submit and
maintain emergency contact information through the New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Commission. This non-public information will only be
used by law enforcement officers to locate designated emergency
contacts in an event that a person is involved in a motor vehicle crash
that renders him or her unable to communicate.,
Any individual who legally possesses a New Jersey-issued driver’s
license, probationary license, learner’s permit, non-driver identification
card or any other MVC-issued permit or license authorizing an
individual to operate a motor vehicle or vessel (i.e., boat) may utilize
the registry. Additionally, individuals as young as 14 years old may
utilize the Next-of-Kin Registry to submit emergency contacts if they
apply for a non-driver identification card.
PG 24
Commercial Driver Exemptions
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Taxi drivers, ride-sharing van drivers, funeral
procession drivers, operators of rescue, first-aid
squad or firefighters apparatus, farmers hauling
their own products & equipment within 150
miles of their farms, non-civilian operators of
military equipment & operators of construction
equipment not designed for operation on public
roads are exempt and need not apply for a
commercial driver license.
PG: 25