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Reflectorized Decals


Download FAQs- revised May 5, 2010 [pdf]

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 ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ'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
  • Refer to instructions for attaching decals to apply to license plates

Graduated Driver License restrictions

In addition to the decal requirement, effective May 1, 2010, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 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

Additional GDL resources

For parents:
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Teen Driving-
Graduated Driver FAQs- www.njteendriving.com/gdl

For teens:
U got brains?-

For Driver Education teachers:
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Driver Education-
Driver Education Bulletin (NJ DHTS)- www.nj.gov/oag/hts/de-bulletin.html