Kyleigh’s Law, Graduated Driver License (GDL) and Decal Information
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GDL changes effective May 1, 2010
GDL changes effective May 1, 2010
All GDL holders must display decals on their vehicle when behind the wheel.Beginning on May 1, 2010, the following changes go into effect:
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GDL Holders Must Know:What do I need to know about the new decals?The decals must be displayed on the car’s front and rear license plates when a GDL holder is driving. The decals will be:
The penalty for not displaying a decal is a $100 fine (no penalty points). This is the same penalty for all other GDL violations. I got my GDL license this January before these changes and the decals became the law. Do I have to follow these new rules?Everyone who holds a permit or provisional (restricted) GDL license will have to follow the new changes. These changes begin on May 1, 2010. For More Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Kyleigh’s Law, Graduated Driver Licensing and Vehicle Decal Information Please visit NJTeenDriving.com Other Resources:
Kyleigh’s Law FAQ’s | GDL Decal Info |
WOW! not a fan of this rule because i would say it does more harm than good. It’s a chance for anyone under the age of 21 to be targeted. Instead of living the life of a teenager i’m going to be paranoid about what time it is when i walk to my car and who could possibly be watching. I believe this law should be repealed. We should pass the stickers on to the “older” generation as anyone over the age of 65 should have to have the red stickers on when they drive!
So, let me get this straight: Our children required to have this sticker due to being under 21.…… and only for being under 21. This will make them and the rest of us safe on the roads.……?
If making us all safe on our roadways is the goal of all of this, then how come following are NOT required to have their vehicles marked:
A person convicted of Death by Auto
A convicted drunk driver.
A convicted drug user.
A convicted sex offender.
A person convicted of reckless or careless driving.
A driver who has had his/her DL suspended in the past.
A driver who has been convicted of driving without insurance.
A person with more than six points on his/her DL.
A person who has been convicted of driving 20 mph over the speed limit.
A person who had been convicted of passing a school bus.
A driver who has been involved in more than two accidents.
A person with a medical condition such as epilepsy.
A person driving with an ” international ” DL who may not even now anything about our driving laws.
So, this law will protect us by identifying “potential” driving problems that COULD happen with young drivers. How about identifying all those “adult” drivers who have proven their blatant disregard for the safety of others time and time again.
I would feel much better knowing that these bad drivers are identified– so that our inexperienced young drivers will know who to watch out for, like the 32 year old drunk that hit my parked car who had 84 points on his newly restored DL. How about warning us all about these potential time bombs on our roadways, and leave the poor kids alone.
Since when are we to be judged by what we might do? I guess we would need labels then for saints and murders. After all, we have the potential to be either.