Chapter 9- Vehicle Information

DRIVER’S EDUCATION

MR. VAZQUEZ

Vehicle Title & Registration

NJ Law states any purchased new or used vehicle must be titled, insured, and registered before driving on NJ roadways

Out-of-State Resident has 60 days to register/title

Initial registration of a brand new car lasts 4 years, all other registrations are only one year

All title transactions must be completed at the MVC

Vehicle Registration

Must be at least 17 to register a car in NJ

Complete Registration application form at NJ MVC with insurance company name and policy number

Show proof of ownership:

New Car=Manufacturer’s certificate of origin & dealer sale of proof certificate

Used Car=A title signed by the previous owner

Leased Car=Power of Attorney from leasing company

Show proof that the required sales tax has been paid or pay it at the MVC

License Plates

Two matching license plates that must be displayed in the front & rear of the vehicle

Must be at least one foot from the ground, but not further than four feet

Must be clean, visible, & the rear plate must be lighted so it can be seen at 50 feet at night

Any obscurities such as license plate covers will result in a $100 violation

License Plates Con. Always report lost or stolen plates & hold onto the complaint papers

Replace plates within 24 hours at MVC

Dispose of all old plates to MVC or by mail to MVC

May transfer to a new vehicle

A motorist who uses counterfeit or forged plates may receive a $500 fine, 60 days imprisonment, and/or 6 months license suspension

If vehicle insurance is terminated, the plates must be returned to the MVC

Vehicle Inspection

All gasoline-fueled vehicles, more than 5 model years old, that are registered in NJ must pass state emissions inspections every 2 years at a state inspection facility or state-licensed private inspection facility

New gasoline fueled vehicles, must pass their first MVC inspection five years after they are initially registered

To be eligible for inspection, motorists must bring valid driver’s license, valid NJ registration, and valid insurance

Moving from another state, 14 days to get inspected after registering it in NJ

Insurance

Every vehicle in NJ must have Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance

A NJ Insurance Identification Card will be provided for each vehicle under a policy

The card must remain in the vehicle with the driver at all times

Will be asked for during accidents, traffic stops, and inspections

Driving uninsured will result in fines, community service, & license/registration suspension

Insurance Fraud

Providing false information to an insurance company when making a claim or submitting an insurance application

Can impose fines up to $15,000 & can file criminal charges that will result in jail time

Insurance Fraud could result in License Loss