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TEEN DRIVING SAFETY

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR GDL DRIVERS 
COMPLETING THE GDL PROGRAM

All Graduated Drivers Licenses (GDL) are designated with a "Z" to notify law enforcement that it is a probationary driver and driving under the GDL Law and to mark any traffic infractions etc with the Z. 

When teens complete the GDL program and are eligible for the Basic Drivers License, you/they need to go to MVC to get a Basic Drivers License.  If you/they do not, and an infraction or violation is issued, that violation will be marked with a Z and all GDL restrictions and fines are levied.  Including NO PLEA BARGAINING. 

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 *6 months.  

Stage 2 is unsupervised driving for one year.   

Stage 3 is the basic drivers license (full driving privileges).

 *indicates change as of May 1, 2010

 For more information visit  NJTEENDRIVING.com           

TEEN FATALITIES BY TYPE

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