We contacted the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to find out if a teen with only a provisional license, the middle step of the NJ graduated license (GDL) program, is allowed to drive out of state. The representative that responded stated that as long as you hold a valid New Jersey Provisional Driver License you can drive out of state.
The NJ MVC representative noted that all driving restrictions stay with you even out of state. So if you drive out of New Jersey with a provisional license you will need to abide by the conditions associated with this type of license.
According to the MVC you must observe the following requirements and restrictions while driving with a provisional license:
- No driving between 12:01 a.m. and 5 a.m.
- Passengers must be from your household. Only one additional person from outside your household is allowed in the vehicle
- You can't use cell phones, hand held video games or any other hand held electronic device
- Seat belts must be worn at all times
When driving to Canada you should check with the Department of Motor Vehicles of any states that you may drive through as well as the area / province of Canada that you wish to drive in to find out if you are permitted by their laws to drive with the NJ provisional license and if so what restrictions you will have on you.
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