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State law requires driving privileges to be suspended for

Certain motor vehicle violations, meaning that driver license will be taken away and they cannot drive for a stated period of time

• time depends

Habitual offender

motorist whose driver license has been suspended 3 times in 3 years

driver 21 yrs old or older can not drive with BAC of

.08% or higher

Driver below the age of 21 cannot drive with BAC of how much and consequences

.01% or lower because it is illegal for them to drink

• 250-400$ fine first time

• can be imprisoned

• license suspension

Consent law for breath test

Motorist on NJ roadways have agreed to submit to a breath test given by law enforcement or hospital because they drive in nj

• they can be arrested for driving intoxicated following the test

• refusing to take the test will result in detainment and can be fined up to 1k per year for 3 yrs

Probationary driver program

Motorist convicted of 2 or more moving violations totaling to 4 or more points lost during their 2 year probationary driver period after receiving a special learner or examination permit must enroll in this program

• up to 3 points reduction on driver history record after this program

Defensive driving courses

2 points will be removed from the accumulated points currently on a driver license

Violation surcharges and point violations

Motorist who accumulate 6 or more points within 3 years are subjected to surcharge of 150$ for 6 pts and 25$ for each additional point

• remain operational if a motorist has 6 or more points on record

Point system

MVC keeps track of motorist’s driving record by adding pts to the record when they convict moving violation

• 2 pts will be added for traffic violations committed in other states

• up to 3 pts subtracted every yr they go without a violation or suspension

• pt total never reduced below 0

• highest pt value of personal injury of 8 pts

In most cases, who have the right of way at all intersections

Pedestrians

Pedestrian law

They must obey pedestrian signals and use crosswalks at signalized intersections.

• 54$ fine for not following law

  • under 17yrs old is 22$ fine

• never pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk

Safe passing law

what motorists follow, states that drivers must approach and pass vulnerable road users with due caution, meaning both slowing down and giving the other user plenty of space when passing

Limitation of large vehicles include

visibility, required stopping distance, and amneuverability

No zones/blind spots

where large vehicle driver cannot see other vehicles

During bad weather, large vehicles can take how much longer to stop?

25% longer to stop

No zone principal

avoid blind spot around large vehicles where the driver can’t see you

Horse draw vehicles and horseback riders

they have the same rights and responsibilities as do drivers of motor vehicles when using public roadways

NJ residents who buy a new or used vehicle must do what before driving it on public roads

title, register, and insure it

How many license plates will motorists receive upon registering a vehicle

2 matching license plates

rear license plate must be

lighted, so it is visible from 50ft at night, even with reflectorized plates

using license plates that have been adjusted that makes reading the lettering hard can lead to

fine up to $100

who to report a lost or stolen plate, who to inform, and what must you do

the police, and inform the mvc

replace the plate within 24hrs at any MVC vehicle center and turn inthe old plates at any mvc agency or mail them it

If u sell your car and don’t reuse your plates to another vehicle, you must

turn it in to the mvc

forged or counterfeit license plates on any motor vehicle may result in

fine up to $500 and 60 days of imprisonment or license suspension of up to 6 months

if a motorist terminates vehicle infurance, the plates

must be returned to the mvc

Vehicle inspection for cars more than 5 model years old must pass state inspections every

every 2 years at a state inspection station or state licensed private inspection facility

all new passenger vehicle less than 5 model years old are issued a new car dealer sticker expiring

expiring 5 yrs after they are initially registered

what insurance in manditory in NJ for every vehicle

every vehicle must have the motor vehicle liability insurance

what to keep in mind when sharing road with motorcyclists

leave room for them to pass, signal your intentions, and never tailgate them

how should you properly pass a truck

maintain a consistent speed while passing

a freight train traving at 55mph can take how long to stop?

a mile or more

if a motorist moves into this state, law requires their vehicles to be titled and registered within how many days

60 days

when moving the NJ from another state, a motorist must have their vehicle inspected within how many days after registering it?

14 days

what type of sign is an orange diamond?

construction zone

What type of sign is a yellow diamond?

warning sign

3 categories of signs

warning, guidance, and regulatory