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Teen crashes and deaths, Laws and Legislation
After an increase in teen crashes and deaths, the New Jersey legislature established the Teen Driving Study Commission to make recommendations to help reduce crashes and save lives. The following bills were written as a result of this report. A synopsis of each bill is available by clicking on the bill number:
- A212: This bill requires motorists to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks or waiting to enter crosswalks. Under previous law, motorists must yielded to pedestrians in crosswalks, but motorists did not have to yield to pedestrians waiting on the curb to cross a roadway. This law is now in effect (April 1, 2010)
- S18/A870: UPDATED - The Back Seat Loophole Seat Belt Bill was signed into law on January 18, 2010. This law requires all occupants to buckle up, regardless of their seating position in a vehicle. A secondary offense, the new law allows police to issue summonses to unbuckled back seat occupants, 18 years of age and older, when the vehicle they are riding in is stopped for another violation. The law is effective immediately.
- S2314: "Kyleigh's law." Requires holders of special learner's permits, examination permits, and provisional driver's licenses to display certain decals. Status: Signed into law on April 15, 2009 and has been in effect since May 1st, 2010.
- S16: Revises certain restrictions on permit holders and provisional driver's licensees; renames provisional license "probationary." Status: Signed into law on April 15, 2009 and has been in effect since May 1st, 2010.
- A3067: Prohibits plea agreements for motor vehicle violations by drivers subject to the Graduated Driver Licensing law. Effective September 2008, the New Jersey Attorney General placed a ban on plea agreements for GDL holders. Status: Passed the General Assembly pending consideration by the Senate Transportation Committee.
- A3068: Expands requirements for special learner's and examination permits. Requires parent/teen orientation, 12-month permit, practice driving, 6 hours behind the wheel (BTW). Status: Passed the General Assembly. Pending consideration by the Senate Transportation Committee.
For a complete list of proposed teen driving laws that are currently under consideration in the New Jersey Legislature, Click here.
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Current legal name is different from the name on your civil birth certificate
If your current legal name is different from the name on your civil birth certificate
(e.g., your maiden name), then you must show legal proof of the name change.
Legal proof = Certified marriage or civil union certificate, divorce decree or
court order linking the new name with a previous name. U.S. passport is not
proof of legal name change. A divorce decree may be used as authority to
resume using a previous name only if it contains the new name and the previous
name and permits a return to use of the previous name.
Certain documents may require proof of legal U.S. presence.
Visit www.njmvc.gov for a list or call (888) 486-3339.
All documents must be original or certified copies in English and
have the required state and/or municipal seals. Certified copies of New
Jersey records are available from the municipality that originally issued them
and from the State Bureau of Vital Statistics at www.nj.gov/health/vital or
(609) 292-4087. For information about Jersey City/Hudson Ccounty birth
certificates, visit www.nj.gov/health/vital/jerseycity. For information about
birth certificates from Puerto Rico, visit www.nj.gov/health/vital.
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Laws governing driver licenses in New Jersey
• A motorist who operates a motor vehicle in the State of New Jersey must carry a valid driver license, a valid probationary license or a validated New Jersey permit. The motorist must also carry valid insurance and vehicle registration cards. (N.J.S.A. 39:3-29)
• A motorist with a validated New Jersey driver permit must be accompanied by an appropriately licensed driver. (N.J.S.A. 39:3-13, 39:3-13.2a)
• A motorist who is a legal resident of New Jersey must be licensed in this state. (N.J.S.A. 39:3-10, 39:3-17.1)
• A motorist who changes addresses must report this change to the MVC within one week after moving. This includes individuals who are moving out of New Jersey. (N.J.S.A. 39:3-36)
• A motorist who legally changes his/her name (marriage, divorce, adoption) must report the change to the MVC within two weeks. (N.J.S.A. 39:3-9b)
• A motorist with a valid out-of-state license who moves to New Jersey must apply for a New Jersey license within 60 days (commercial driver license – CDL - within 30 days) or before the current license expires, whichever is sooner. The out-of state license must be surrendered prior to receiving a New Jersey license. (N.J.S.A. 39:3-17.1, 39:3-10.17, 39:5D-5)
• A motorist who is a foreign national with a valid license from another country may be eligible for a New Jersey driver license. If the motorist receives a New Jersey license, he/she will not have to surrender the out-of-country license.
• Operators of commercial vehicles, such as large trucks, buses and vehicles that transport hazardous materials, must satisfy more stringent testing standards than the drivers of automobiles or motorcycles. These operators must still possess a valid, basic New Jersey driver license prior to applying for a CDL.
.• Individuals who have never had a driver license must complete the MVC’s Graduated Driver License (GDL) Program, which introduces driving privileges in phases with a period of supervised driving before getting a basic driver license. (N.J.S.A. 39:3-10, 39:3-13 through 39:3-13.8)
• All applicants for a New Jersey driver license who are under 18 years of age must present a completed consent form signed by a parent or guardian. (N.J.S.A. 39:3-13 and 39:3-13.3)
• GDL, special learner and examination permits are valid until all qualifications for a probationary license are met, or for two years, whichever occurs first. All others are valid for 90 days.
• All applicants for a New Jersey driver license must provide a full name, current address, Social Security number, 6 Points of ID Verification and other documentation that verifies that their legal presence in the United States is authorized under federal law. Documents must be in English or have an approved translation. (N.J.S.A. 39:3-9a, 39:3-9b, 39:3-10 and N.J.A.C. 13:21-1.1, 13:21-1.2, 13:21-1.3, 13:21-8.2)
• All examination permit and probationary drivers shall not operate a motor vehicle without displaying two visible, reflective decals, which are provided by the Motor Vehicle Commission, on the license plates of the vehicle (39:3-13 and 39:3-13.4f)
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DUI in School Zone or School Crossing in New Jersey
You can be convicted of DWI in a school zone in NJ with these increased penalties are even if you had no knowledge that you were passing through a school zone, if school was not in session, or if no juveniles were present at the time of the offense.
First Offense |
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• 12-24 months driving privilege suspension • $500-$800 fine • 60 days imprisonment |
Second Offense |
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• 48 months minimum driving privilege suspension • $1,000-$2,000 fine • 60 days community service • 96 hours-180 days imprisonment* |
Third Offense |
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• 20 years driving privilege suspension • $2,000 fine • 180 days imprisonment |
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Driving under the influence of intoxicating in New Jersey
A person who operates a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol
concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or above is considered to be
driving under the influence.
First Offense - BAC 0.08% but less than 0.10% |
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• 3 months driving privilege suspension • $250-$400 fine • 12-48 hours at intoxicated driver resource center (IDRC) • Maximum 30 days imprisonment |
First Offense - BAC 0.10% or higher |
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• 7 months to1 year driving privilege suspension • $300-$500 fine • 12-48 hours IDRC • 30 days maximum imprisonment* |
Second Offense |
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• 2 years driving privilege suspension • $500-$1,000 fine • 30 days community service • 12-48 hours IDRC • 48 hours - 90 days imprisonment* |
Third Offense |
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• 10 years driving privilege suspension • $1,000 fine • 90 days maximum community service • 12-48 hours IDRC • 180 days imprisonment* |
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Surcharges in New Jersey
Surcharges are fines assessed by MVC on an annual basis for drivers who have earned excessive points or committed a specific violation such as DUI. Surcharges are in addition to any court fines/penalties. If you have received a notice in the mail or discovered there is a lien on your property because of a surcharge, please call (609) 292-7500 for more information.
How to pay your surcharges
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Why do you get surcharges?
Your record is reviewed every time points are added to it. If you accumulate six or more points within three years from your last posted violation, you will receive a $150 surcharge plus $25 for each additional point.
Additional surcharges may also apply: |
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If you do not pay your surcharges, MVC will suspend your driving privileges indefinitely and take action in the State Superior Court. This may include securing a lien against your property, garnishing your wages or other similar actions. Payment plans are available to MVC customers.
If you have surcharges that result from unpaid tickets or other unresolved legal issues, you will need to contact the court that is responsible for your case. For help determining which court you need to contact, call MVC Violations at (609) 292-7500.
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How Points are Deducted
A point total will never go below zero. Up to three points will be subtracted from a motorist’s point total one year after:
• the motorist’s last point violation; or
• the motorist’s license restoration; or
• there have been no violations or suspensions on the motorist’s driving record for the past year; or
• the last time annual safe driving points were subtracted from the motorist’s record (whichever is later); or when
• the motorist completes an MVC driver improvement program offered to problem drivers selected by MVC. Credit can be received a maximum of once every two
years.
Up to two points may be subtracted from a motorist’s point total after:
• the motorist completes an MVC-approved defensive driving course. Credit is given for one program every five years.
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Operating a vessel under the influence of intoxicating liquor, drugs or narcotics in NJ
You are not permitted to operate a vessel while under the infl uence of intoxicating liquor, a narcotic, hallucinogenic or habitproducing drug or with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more. Furthermore, if you are the owner of a vessel or are in control of a vessel, you cannot allow someone else who is under the infl uence of intoxicating liquor, a narcotic, hallucinogenic or habit-producing drug, or who has a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more, to operate the vessel.
If your blood alcohol concentration is 0.08% or higher but less than 0.10%, you will face a fi ne of not less than $250 nor more than $400. You will also lose the privilege to operate a vessel on the waters of this State for a period of 12 months from the date of conviction along with the forfeiture of your driver’s license, which will be forwarded to the Director of the Motor Vehicle Commission, for a period of three (3) months.
If your blood alcohol concentration is 0.10% or higher, or if you operate a vessel while under the infl uence of a narcotic, hallucinogenic, or habit-producing drug, or you permit another person who is under the infl uence of an intoxicating liquor, a narcotic, hallucinogenic, or habit-producing drug to operate a vessel, you will be subject to a fi ne of not less than $300 nor more than $500. You will also lose the privilege to operate a vessel on the waters of this State for a period of one (1) year from the date of conviction along with the forfeiture of your driver’s license, which will be forwarded to the Director of the Motor Vehicle Commission, for a period of seven to twelve months.
If you are found guilty of a second offense, you will face a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 as well as the performance of community service for a period of 30 days and imprisonment for a term not less than 48 hours nor more than 90 days, which shall not be suspended nor served on probation.
You will also lose the privilege to operate a vessel on the waters of this State for a period of two (2) years from the date of conviction along with the forfeiture of your driver’s license, which will be forwarded to the Director of the Motor Vehicle Commission, for a period of two (2) years.
If you are found guilty of a third or subsequent offense, you will face a fi ne of $1,000 as well as imprisonment for a term of not less than 180 days except that the court can lower this for each day that community service is performed up to 90 days.
You will also lose the privilege to operate a vessel on the waters of this State for a period of ten (10) years from the date of conviction along with the forfeiture of your driver’s license, which will be forwarded to the Director of the Motor Vehicle Commission, for a period of ten (10) years.
After conviction of operating under the infl uence, a person must also complete a boating safety course approved by the Superintendent of State Police, which shall be completed prior to restoration of the privilege to operate a vessel.
In the event that a person convicted under this section is the holder of any out-of-state motor vehicle driver’s license, the court shall not collect the license but shall notify the Director of the Motor Vehicle Commission, who shall, in turn, notify appropriate offi cials in the licensing jurisdiction. The court shall, however, revoke the nonresident’s driving privilege to operate a motor vehicle in this State.
A person who operates a power vessel or a vessel which is 12 feet or greater in length on the tidal or non-tidal waters of this State shall be deemed to have given their consent to the taking of samples of their breath for the purpose of making chemical tests to determine the content of alcohol in their blood, except that the taking of samples shall be made in accordance with the provisions of this amendatory and supplementary act and at the request of the New Jersey State Police or a law enforcement offi cer who has reasonable grounds to believe that the person has been operating a vessel in violation of the provisions of the act.
A judge shall revoke the right of a person to operate a power vessel or a vessel which is 12 feet or greater in length, if after being arrested for a violation of operating under the infl uence, the person refuses to submit to the chemical test provided for in section 7 of this amendatory and supplementary act when requested to do so. The revocation to operate a vessel shall be for one year, and a motor vehicle for seven to twelve months, unless the refusal was in connection with a second offense, in which case the revocation period shall be for two years for both vessel and vehicle. If the refusal was in connection with a third or subsequent offense, the revocation shall be 10 years for both vessel and vehicle. The court shall also fi ne a person convicted under this section not less than $250 or more than $500. In addition to any other requirements provided by law, a person convicted under this section shall be required after conviction to complete a boating safety course from a list approved by the Superintendent of State Police prior to the restoration of the privilege to operate a vessel.
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Boating accidents / duties in case of accidents in New Jersey
As required by the Navigational Rules International-Inland, if you are involved in a boating accident, you are required to render any assistance necessary to any of the people involved in the accident as long as you can do so without causing any further injuries or damage to any of the people or vessels involved. Also, you shall supply the operator of the other vessel and any people that were injured in the accident with your name and address as well as your vessel information. If the accident that you are involved in results in property damage in excess of $2,000, injury or the death or disappearance of a person, you and the other operator are required to file a full description of the accident with the New Jersey State Police,Marine Law Enforcement station in the area where the accident occurred. The full description will also include any forms provided to you by the New Jersey State Police.
If you are involved in a boating accident on the waters of the State of New Jersey, which includes up to three (3) nautical miles offshore, in which death or disappearance of a person occurs, you must report the accident without delay to the New Jersey State Police, Marine Law Enforcement station in the area where the accident occurred. All other boating accidents that result in personal injury or property damage in excess of $2,000 must be reported within ten (10) days to the New Jersey State Police, Marine Law Enforcement.
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Drinking and riding Motorcycle is extremely dangerous
Riding a motorcycle is more demanding than driving other motor vehicles. Riders must be in good physical and mental shape to ride safely. Three things that often keep riders from being in shape to ride safely are alcohol, drugs and fatigue.
Alcohol
Drinking and riding is extremely dangerous. Nearly half of all motorcycle highway deaths involve alcohol use.
Riding a motorcycle requires a high degree of skill and judgment. It also requires a good sense of balance. Alcohol limits these skills.
It is dangerous to ride after drinking. Alcohol affects vision. Seeing clearly and judging distance becomes difficult. It is hard enough to ride a motorcycle safely with normal vision.
The drinking problem is just as extensive among motorcyclists as it is among automobile drivers. However, motorcyclists are far more likely to be killed or severely injured in a crash. About 2,500 motorcycles are involved in crashes each year on New Jersey roadways. These crashes result in 60 or more fatalities and nearly 2,000 injuries each in the Garden State.
No one is immune to the effects of alcohol. Alcohol makes everyone less able to think clearly and to perform physical tasks skillfully. Alcohol has extremely harmful effects on motorcycle operating skills. The effects of alcohol begin long before a rider is legally intoxicated.
RIDE SAFE - RIDE SOBER
Drugs
Almost any drug can affect the skills needed to ride a motorcycle safely. This includes prescription drugs, as well as illegal drugs. It even includes such everyday drugs as cold tablets or allergy pills. Such drugs can cause weakness, dizziness or drowsiness. Understand the effects of drugs before riding. Do not take illegal drugs.
Stop and wait if dizziness or weakness from prescription or over-the-counter drugs occurs. Do not ride until regaining a normal feeling. Slow down and keep more than the normal distance between other vehicles if it is necessary to continue.
Fatigue
Riding a motorcycle is much more tiring than operating another vehicle. For road trips, tiredness sets in more quickly when riding a motorcycle. The effects of fatigue on vehicle control can also be much worse:
• Protection from the elements. Wind, cold and rain can make riders tire quickly. Dress warmly. A windshield is worth its cost, especially for riders that travel frequently.
• Limit distance traveled. Do not cover more than about 300 miles a day.
• Take frequent rests. Stop and get off the cycle. It is also a good idea to drink water during rest stops.
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