This bill allows the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to designate and appoint licensed examiners from drivers' schools to conduct the road tests necessary for obtaining a driver's license. Upon completion of the road test, the examiner is required to provide the applicant with documentation certifying whether they successfully or unsuccessfully completed the test. If an applicant passes, they must present this documentation, along with other required documents, to an MVC agency or regional service center to obtain a probationary driver's license. Conversely, if an applicant fails the road test, they must wait 14 days before retaking it.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Chief Administrator of the MVC establish rules for the operation of drivers' schools, including standards for conducting road tests, within 30 days of the bill's implementation. The rules will be temporarily effective for up to one year after filing with the Office of Administrative Law, after which any further regulations must comply with the Administrative Procedure Act. The bill amends existing law to reflect these changes, specifically by replacing the director's authority with that of the chief administrator and detailing the responsibilities related to the road test process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39:12-4