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Correction September 17, 2009
Types of New Jersey Licenses: pg. 6, Commercial Driver License: Photo license fee- $42
Revision July 6, 2009
Types of New Jersey Licenses: pg. 6, Commercial Driver License: Permit fee- $125


Revised July 6, 2009
Underage in a Casino: Anyone under the age of 21 who gambles in an Atlantic City casino is subject to a mandatory loss of his/her driver's license if he/she is a currently licensed driver, or mandatory postponement of his/her driving privilege for six months if he/she is not yet licensed, in addition to a mandatory minimum fine of $500.00. N.J.S.A. 5:12 119 (a).


Revised July 6, 2009
Types of New Jersey licenses - Commercial Driver License
Permit fee: $125


Revised July 6, 2009
How to replace a title
If the title is lost or stolen, a duplicate title can be issued at any MVC agency or by mail for a $60 fee (N.J.S.A. 39:10-12).

If the title is damaged, defaced or illegible, a replacement title can be issued at any MVC agency or by mail for a $60 fee (N.J.S.A. 39:10-16).

Revised July 6, 2009
DRIVER PROGRAMS - Driver Improvement Program
The class fee is $150 (N.J.A.C. 13:19-10.3(c).

DRIVER PROGRAMS - Probationary Driver Program
The attendance fee is $150 for this program, which corrects improper or dangerous driving habits (N.J.A.C. 13:19-10.3f).


Added March 26, 2009
MOVE OVER FOR STATIONARY EMERGENCY AND OTHER SERVICE VEHICLES
As of January 27, 2009, New Jersey’s “Move Over” law requires that all motorists approaching a stationary, authorized emergency vehicle, tow truck, highway maintenance or other emergency service vehicle that is displaying a flashing, blinking or alternating red, blue, amber or yellow light or, any configuration of lights containing one of these colors, must change lanes, safety and traffic conditions permitting, into a lane not adjacent to the authorized vehicle. If a lane change is impossible, prohibited by law or unsafe, the motorist must reduce the speed of his/her vehicle to a reasonable and proper speed that is lower than the posted speed limit and be prepared to stop, if necessary. Motorists who violate this law face a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $500. (C.39:4-92.2 and 39:3-84.6)


Correction February 18, 2009
How much is too much?
Note: Under state law, refusal to take a breath test is equal to driving with a BAC of .10 percent for a first offense.


Added September 17, 2008
Motor Vehicle Violations - Graduated Driver License
Per a September 17, 2008 directive issued by the New Jersey Attorney General, any Graduated Driver License holder who is charged with a motor vehicle violation that carries penalty points assessed pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:5-30.5, the prosecutor shall not offer or accept a plea agreement that results in conviction for violation of N.J.S.A. 39:4-97.2 (operating a motor vehicle in an unsafe manner), or any other motor vehicle offense that does not result in the assessment of penalty points. The Attorney General’s directive was effective on September 17, 2008.


Added April 30, 2008
Vehicle Idling
New Jersey law requires all motorists to restrict vehicle idling to three minutes or less (N.J.A.C. 7:27). Idling more than three minutes is unnecessary and harmful to your vehicle and your health. Vehicle and property owners face fines of $250 to $1,000 for each violation of this law.

There are some specific situations in which a vehicle may idle for an extended period of time, such as when stuck in traffic, or at drive-thru establishments. See www.StopTheSoot.org for a complete listing of exemptions. Don’t forget: Idling Stinks, and it’s against the law – turn the key and be idle free!