CHAPTER 1New Jersey Driver License System

http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/pdf/Manuals/drivermanual.pdf

Instant Activity – GDL Timeline

• What do you know about the

GDL System Timeline?(Requirements, Restrictions, Age, Type of License, Fee’s)

• Work in Partners/Small Groups

• Discuss as a class

• Total Time: 5 Minutes

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Types of New Jersey Licenses

Laws Governing Driver License• Must carry VALID driver license or permit

• Must carry VALID insurance & registration • Permit Driver must be accompanied by licensed driver

• Address Change = 1 Week after moving• Name Change = 2 Weeks (Marriage, divorce, adoption)

• Out of state license who moves to NJ = 60 Days• Must complete GDL Program in order to receive basic

license

Reference Pg. 6-7

Digital Driver License • In 2004, NJ stopped issuing laminated paper license and

implemented use of DDL.• DDL helps eliminate fraud!

• Under age of 21 = Vertical DDL • Over age of 21 = Horizontal DDL

• Altering a driver’s license or showing an altered driver license may result in loss of driving privilege, a fine or

even imprisonment.

Reference Pg.8

Types of License

Basic License • Expiration – 4 Years• Minimum Age – 18 (Permit 16)• Permit Fee - $10• Photo License Fee - $24

Probationary License• Expiration – 4 Years• Minimum Age – 17 • Permit Fee - $10 ($4 GDL Decal)

Moped License• Expiration – 4 Years• Minimum Age – 15• Permit Fee - $5• Photo License Fee - $6

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6 Point ID Verification• NJ Driver license applicants must complete 6 Point ID Verification by providing documents that prove their age,

identity, and legal presence in the U.S.

• At least 1 Primary Document• At least 1 Secondary Document

• At least Six Points of ID• Proof of Address

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4 Point Documents• Valid Birth Certificate • US Passport• Current NJ DDL• Certificate of Citizenship• US adoption papers

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2 Point Documents• US School Photo ID card• High School Transcript

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1 Point Documents• Social Security Card• Bank Statement or record• ATM/Debit Card• Pay Stub (must have name/address)• Waiver certificate for written portion of Driver’s test. • Mail with address and name attached

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Proof of AddressYou must present proof of residential address, which may

be, but is not limited to, ONE of these:

• Credit Card or Utility Bill• Checking or Savings Account Statement• High School report card (MUST have name/address)

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Advantages & Disadvantages • List 3 Advantages of getting your license

• List 3 Disadvantages of getting your license

• After listing Advantages & Disadvantages

• Discuss Advantages as a class

Advantages Disadvantages

Graduated Driver License (GDL)• Established in 2001

• Gradually introduced driving privileges to 1st time drivers.• Extends their practice driving time.

• Requires a minimum age of 18 in order to receive basic driver license.

• Failure to follow GDL restrictions will result in fines or possible suspension of license

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GDL Study

The Early Bird Road Option

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Step 1 – Special Learner Permit• Must be at least 16 years old• Signed parent or guardian consent• Enrolled in approved behind-the-wheel driving training• Approved instructor must purchase permit• Must pass MVC written & vision test• Must pay required fee

Step 2 – Practice • Must practice at least six months• Must be accompanied by an adult supervising driver• Must follow permit driving restrictions

Step 3 – Probationary License• Must complete 6 months of supervised driving• Must pass MVC’s Road Test• Must be at least 17 years old

Step 5 – Basic Driver License• Must be at least 18 years old• Must complete 1 year of driving with Probationary license• Must pay required fee

Permit Restrictions• No driving between 11:01PM – 5:00AM• No electronic devices• Must be accompanied in the front seat by an adult (21)• Passengers limited to any parent, guardian or dependent• Must wear seat belts• Must display decals on license plates

Probationary Restrictions• No driving between 11:01PM – 5:00AM• No Electronics• Passengers limited to dependents and 1 additional person

unless accompanied by a parent/guardian• Must wear seat belts• Must display decals on license plates

GDL Decal• All GDL drivers under age 21, who possess a permit or

probationary license are required to display two red decals on their license plate.

• Decals are displayed on the top left corner of the front and rear license plate.

• Decals are provided when permit is issued.

• Fee - $4.00

• Reference Pg. 21

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