New drivers in New Jersey must have 50 hours behind wheel

New Jersey to require 50 hours of supervised driving for permit holders under 21

The new measure comes in effect in February, after Gov. Phil Murphy signed it into law this year.

New drivers in New Jersey must have 50 hours behind wheel

New Jersey will require new drivers under 21 to complete 50 hours of practice driving before obtaining their license, starting February 1, 2025. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) announced the change will apply to drivers under 21 who receive their learner’s or examination permits after February 1. The requirement includes 10 hours of night driving. “This update to New Jersey’s Graduated Driver License program requirements undersco…

NJMVC to Begin Implementing Law Requiring 50 Hours of Practice Driving for Under-21 Permit Holders

Starting February 1, 2025, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) will begin implementing a law requiring permit holders under the age of 21 to complete a minimum of 50 hours of practice driving, 10 of which must be completed during hours of darkness, before they can be issued a probationary driver license. This new […]

New Law Requires 50 Practice Driving Hours For Teens Before Getting Their License

ISTOCK.COM / DuxX Getting a driver’s license is a rite of passage for teens. To help teens feel safer behind the wheel, and to reduce the number of crashes and fatalities on the road, New Jersey now requires 50 hours of proper instruction from the time a teenager receives their permit to when they get their license. The law – which goes into effect today – requires new drivers under age 21 who have their exam permit and special learner’s permit …