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First-time drivers

 

GDL definitions

Special learners permit driving restrictions
  • No driving between 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
  • You can't use cell phones, hand held video games or any other hand held electronic device
  • You must be accompanied by an Adult Supervising Driver (at least 21 years old and licensed to drive for at least 3 years) in the front seat
  • Passengers must be from your household. Only one additional person from outside your household is allowed
  • Seatbelts must be worn at all times

Examination permit restrictions
  • You must be at least 17 years old and not in suspension status
  • No driving between 12:01 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
  • You must be accompanied by an Adult Supervising Driver (at least 21 years old and licensed to drive for at least 3 years) in the front seat
  • Passengers must be from your household. Only one additional person from outside your household is allowed in the vehicle
  • If you are at least 21 years old, there are no passenger or hour restrictions
  • You can't use cell phones, hand held video games or any other hand held electronic device
  • Seatbelts must be worn at all times

Provisional driver license restrictions
  • No driving between 12:01 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
  • Passengers must be from your household. Only one additional person from outside your household is allowed in the vehicle
  • If you are at least 21 years old, there are no passenger or hour restrictions
  • You can't use cell phones, hand held video games or any other hand held electronic device

GDL Exemptions

  • All drivers under 21 that wish to apply for hours-related exemptions for employment or religious reasons must provide legible documentation on letterhead signed by employer, organization or religious institution stating the reasons for this request
  • Include signature, title, address and telephone number of designated official

Community Policing Unit (908) 876-8309, Sgt. Douglas Compton / dcompton@wtpdmorris.org if you have any questions.