Updated May 1, 2010

New GDL requirements Special learners permit driving restrictions

• Display a reflectorized decal on each license plate (front/back); decals available at motor vehicle agencies, $4 per pair
• No driving after 11:01 p.m. and before 5:00 a.m.
• You must be accompanied in the front seat by an adult supervising driver who is at least 21 years of age and who possesses a valid New Jersey driver license and has a minimum of three years driving experience
• Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependant(s) are allowed as passengers. A dependant is a permit or probationary driver's child, not siblings
• Only one additional passenger is allowed unless accompanied by a parent or guardian
• You can't use cell phones, hand held video games or any other hands-free interactive, wireless communication device
• Seat belts must be worn at all times

Examination permit restrictions

• You must be at least 17 years old and not in suspension status
• Display a reflectorized decal on each license plate (front/back); decals available at motor vehicle agencies, $4 per pair
• No driving after 11:01 p.m. and before 5:00 a.m.
• You must be accompanied in the front seat by an adult supervising driver who is at least 21 years of age and who possesses a valid New Jersey driver license and has a minimum of three years driving experience
• Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependant(s) are allowed as passengers. A dependant is a permit or probationary driver's child, not siblings
• Only one additional passenger is allowed unless accompanied by a parent or guardian
• 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 hands-free interactive, wireless communication device
• Seatbelts must be worn at all times

Probationary driver license restrictions

• Display a reflectorized decal on each license plate (front/back); decals available at motor vehicle agencies, $4 per pair
• No driving after 11:01 p.m. and before 5:00 a.m. See GDL Exemptions for exceptions due to employment or religious reasons
• Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependant(s) are allowed as passengers. A
• dependant is a permit or probationary driver's child, not siblings Only one additional passenger is allowed unless accompanied by a parent or guardian
• You can't use cell phones, hand held video games or any other hands-free interactive, wireless communication device
• Seat belts must be worn at all times

 GDL Exemptions

• Permit and probationary drivers under 21 are eligible for hours-related exemptions for employment or religious reasons
• Drivers must carry legible documentation on letterhead signed by theemployer, organization or religious institution stating the reasons for this request
• Include signature, title, address and telephone number of designated official