Driver Education Law
Changes 2010
On May 1, 2010, the requirements for all teens (16-20) years of age holding
a permit or probationary(formerly provisional) license under NJ GDL Law has
changed. NO grandfathering of existing permit and probationary (formerly
provisional) license holders. Regardless of how much time a GDL holder has
remaining on his or her permit or Probationary license. To view GDL law
changes as of May 1, 2010 click here.
More information can be found at www.njteendriving.com/gdl
Click on the parent guide to read the student learner permit handbook
Click here to read the driver handbook
Click her for the latest updates in the driver handbook
In order to comply with the law, GDL holders must:
- not be on the road between 11:01 p.m. and 5 a.m.
- may transport only one passenger besides their dependents (children).
- may not use a cell phone(hand-held or hands-free), ipod or other
electronic device.
- must ensure all occupants are properly restrained in child safety seats or
seat belts.
- must display the decal on front and rear license plate.
- may not plea bargain any point carrying offenses.
You are always responsible for knowing about any changes in the
law. You may not be notified individually.
Anyone under 21 years of age must display the Kyleigh's Law probationary
GDL reflectorized decal on the front and rear license plate of any motor
vehicle they operate. The cost will be $4.00 per pair. You may go to any MVC
Agency to purchase the reflectorized decals today. You may also go to the
online manual to review any recent updates regarding law changes.
Randolph, located at 1572 Sussex Turnpike, and Morristown, located at 186
Speedwell Avenue, have permanently closed at 7:30 p.m. in August 2010.
There are more closings to come resulting in longer waiting lines/lists to
reschedule or retake the driving test! As of October 25, 2010 the waiting list
to reschedule or retake the driving test in Wayne or Randolph was 8 weeks!
If you fail the driving test you may be eligible to retake the driving test in two
weeks but the waiting list may be up to 8 weeks long.
As of Tuesday, August 17, 2010, a new consolidated agency at 160 Canfield
Avenue in Randolph has opened. This building is adjacent to the Randolph
Inspection Station.
DID YOU KNOW ABOUT THIS?
New laws and legislation (click here)
Expands requirements for special learner's and examination permits.
Requiring parent/teen orientation, 12 month permit, and practice driving 6
hours behind the wheel. This passed the General Assembly and is pending
consideration by the Senate Transportation Committee.
Click here for njteendriving.com resources
click here for other news including-CUSTOMER ADVISORY changes for
Randolph/Morristown site closings.