All permit or probationary (formerly provisional) drivers under age 21 must display a reflectorized decal on each license plate (front/back) of any motor vehicle they operate (P.L. 2009, c.37-Kyleigh’s Law, eff.
May 1, 2010).
Drivers under 21 subject to New Jersey's Graduated Driver License (GDL) requirements:
Special learner's permit
Examination permit
Probationary (formerly Provisional) license
Note: Decals must be displayed for road test of drivers under age 21.
Details of these mandatory decals are as follows:
Each 1 ½ inch by 1 inch, reflectorized decal is red in color and made with removable, 3M Dual Lock® material
One decal must be displayed on the upper left corner of the front license plate and one on the upper left corner of the rear license plate
Failure to display the decals during operation of a vehicle by a learner’s permit, an examination permit or probationary license holder, who is subject to the GDL requirements, is a violation subject to a $100 fine. See
N.J.S.A. 39:3-13.8.
Decals are available at local motor vehicle agencies, $4 per pair (initial or replacement); decals, sold as pairs only, can be purchased by anyone - permit holder, probationary driver or parents
Drivers who are not subject to Kyleigh's Law should remove decals prior to operating the vehicle
In addition to the decal requirement, effective May 1, 2010, New Jersey GDL drivers will also be subject to the following restrictions:
May not operate a motor vehicle after 11:01 p.m. and before 5:00 a.m.
May not use a hand-held or hands-free interactive, wireless communication device
Unless over age 21, GDL drivers may only drive with the following passengers:
Special Permit Holders: -Supervising driver who is over 21 and licensed to drive for at least three (3) years -Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependant(s) -One additional passenger unless accompanied by a parent
or guardian.
Examination Permit Holders -Supervising driver who is over 21 and licensed to drive for at least three (3) years -Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependant(s) -One additional passenger unless accompanied by a
parent or guardian
Probationary (formerly Provisional) License Holder -Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependant(s) -One additional passenger unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Failure to abide by any GDL restriction during operation of a vehicle by a learner’s permit, an examination permit or probationary license holder, who is subject to the GDL requirements, is a violation subject to a $100
fine. See N.J.S.A. 39:3-13.8