S 439 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Enhances penalties imposed on drivers who have never been issued a driver's license.

This bill (S 439) amends New Jersey's driver's license requirements, not penalties as the title suggests. It adds 20% more questions to the driver's license exam, specifically focusing on alcohol/drug safety and aggressive driving dangers (like erratic lane changes or tailgating). The changes apply to all new drivers over 18 seeking their first license, requiring them to pass these updated exams before receiving a basic license. The bill also mandates photo ID for road tests (with limited exceptions) and expands exam content developed with the Department of Health.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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