New Jersey Driver License System DDD DIGITAL DRIVERS

New Jersey Driver License System DDD DIGITAL DRIVERS LICENSE

TYPES OF NEW JERSEY LICENSES • • 8 Types of Licenses and Classes Basic Automobile License Class D Probationary Automobile License Class D Commercial Drivers License Classes A-B-C Motorcycle License Class E/M* Probationary Motorcycle License Class E Moped License And Boat License NO Class Agricultural License Class G

DDD • NJ issues a Digital Drivers License for several reasons • It is SECURITY ENHANCED with more than 20 covert and overt features • Has FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY • All these prevent identity theft • UNDER 21 = VERTICAL valid for 4 years • OVER 21 = Horizontal valid for 4 years

ALTERING A DRIVERS LICENSE • Presenting an ALTERED Drivers License may result in the following: • Loss of a motorist driving privilege • A fine up to $1000. 00 and/or up to six months imprisonment • IF YOU OBTAIN A LICENSE ILLEGALLY may result in a fine up to $200. 00 - $500. 00 and/or imprisonment for 30 – 90 days

STARTING THE PROCESS In NJ you must prove your age, identity, and legal presence in the US before you can get a permit. HOW DO YOU PROVE THIS ?

6 Points of ID • Must have at least 1 PRIMARY document • Must have at least 1 SECONDARY document • TOTAL for these DOCUMENTS Must be worth 6 points or more • Must have PROOF of Address • Must Have Social Security Number • ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE ORIGINAL OR CERTIFIED COPIES IN ENGLISH WITH PROPER SEALS FROM STATE OR MUNICIPAL SEATS

OPTIONS FOR OBTAINING A DRIVERS LICENSE • 3 OPTIONS : A - B - C • OPTION A: The Early Bird Road • age = at least 16 • OPTION B: The Young Adult Road • age = at least 17 • OPTION C: The Adult Road • age = at least 21

GDL MULTI STAGE DRIVER LICENSING SYSTEM • Gradually introduces driving privileges • Extends practice driving time • Requires MINIMUM age of 18 to receive an UNRESTRICTED Basic Drivers License • ALL RESTRICTIONS MUST BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO • FAILURE to do so may result in a fine of $100. 00 or possible suspension of driving privilege.

NJ GDL Law Permit At 16 (6 hrs. BTW) Or 17 (Hold Minimum 6 Months) License At 17 (Hold Probationary License Minimum 12 Months) Restrictions Nighttime, Passengers, Seat Belts, Portable Electronic Devices

Getting your Permit in N. J. Special Learner’s Permit • • • At least 16 yrs. old Parent/Guardian consent Enrolled in Approved B-T-W Driving School Pass knowledge & vision tests Pay required fee Instructor must purchase permit AFTER 6 HRS. TRAINING PRACTICE DRIVING RESTRICTIONS Supervising driver- NJ licensed driver w/ 3 yrs. Experience, at least 21 yrs. old. Must be in the FRONT seat Must complete 6 months supervised driving. Examination Permit • • At least 17 yrs. Old Parent/Guardian consent • Pass knowledge & vision tests Pay required fee • • • PRACTICE DRIVING RESTRICTIONS Supervising driver- NJ licensed driver w/ 3 yrs. Experience, at least 21 yrs. old. Must be in the FRONT seat Must complete 6 months supervised driving.

Getting Your Permit in N. J. continued Special Learner’s Permit Examination Permit • Driver may not use cell phones or any electronic devices. • Passengers are limited to a Parent, Guardian or DEPENDENT. • Only one Passenger is allowed in the vehicle. • NO driving between the hours of 11: 01 p. m. and 5: 00 a. m. • EVERYONE in the vehicle must wear a seat belt. • Driver may not use cell phones or any electronic devices. • Passengers are limited to a Parent, Guardian or DEPENDENT. • Only one Passenger is allowed in the vehicle. • NO driving between the hours of 11: 01 p. m. and 5: 00 a. m. • EVERYONE in the vehicle must wear a seat belt

Provisional License Requirements After 6 months of supervised practice you may take the “ROAD TEST”. If you pass, you get your Provisional License. Now you can drive UNSUPERVISED with the following restrictions: • Driver may not use cell phones or any electronic devices. . • Only one passenger is allowed in the vehicle. • NO driving between the hours of 11: 01 p. m. and 5: 00 a. m. • EVERYONE in the vehicle must wear a seat belt. **traffic offenses are the responsibility of both the student and supervising adult. **Violating the GDL or Provisional restrictions will result in $100 fine & /or suspension of driving privileges.

NJ GDL Law 1 st License At 17 PROBATIONARY License FOR THE 1 st year (any age) MUST GO IN PERSON TO MVC TO CHANGE PROBATIONARY DDL TO BASIC DDL AFTER COMPLETING PROBATIONARY DRIVING PERIOD License will be VERTICAL until age 21

BASIC DRIVER’S LICENSE • Requirements: – Must be at least 18 yrs. old – Must have completed one year of unsupervised driving requirements – Must go to M. V. C. to upgrade their Provisional license to a BASIC DRIVER’S LICENSE Must pay required fee ($24) **All information taken from “njmvc. gov”

GDL Decal Must Be on Any Vehicle Driven by a GDL Holder Placement on Front and Rear License Plates Removable Purchase at MVC $100 Fine for Failure to Display $100 Fine for ANY GDL laws broken