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New Motor Vehicle Laws

GRADUATED DRIVERS LICENSE (GDL)
 
Changes Effective - May 1, 2010

All permit or probationary license holders under the age of 21 must follow these new rules.  There is no grandfathering for current permit holders. 

• Limits the number of passengers to one, *unless a parent or guardian is present

• Requires everyone to be buckled up

• No driving between  *11 PM  and 5 AM

• * Requires a special decal be displayed on the front and rear license plates.  (attach with velcro, available at MCV for $4)

• * No interactive wireless communication devices

• No plea bargaining point carrying violations

• Zero Tolerance for alcohol or drugs

The GDL Program is a three stage approach to granting young drivers full license privileges.  It is designed to introduce beginners into the driving population in a low-risk manner by imposing conditions and restrictions to driving.  GDL Programs have been proven to save lives among new drivers and their passengers.

Stage 1 is supervised driving, for *one year.  unsupervised driving for one year.   Stage 3 — basic drivers license

 *indicates change as of May 1, 2010

 For more information visit  NJTEENDRIVING.com                   

STOP FOR PEDESTRIANS

New Law - Effective April 1, 2010

Motorists are now required to STOP for pedestrians and remain stopped.  The new law brings clarity to drivers, however, it also brings clarity to pedestrians.  The new law requires pedestrians to use due and not jaywalk or step into traffic, to obey pedestrian signals and use crosswalks at signalized intersection, as well as yield the right of way to traffic they are not crossing within a crosswalk or at in intersection.  

Motorists violating the the new law face a $200 fine, plus court costs and 2 points on their license.  Pedestrians can be fined $54 for failing to use due care when crossing.  

                 Pictures from press conference           

SEAT BELT LAW AMENDED
Effective - January 2010

Now, all passengers in a motor vehicle are required to buckle up.  Each rear seat passenger 18 years of age or older will be responsible for any fine imposed for failure to wear a seat belt.