As new law takes effect, most young drivers in New Jersey ignore red decals Press of Atlantic City
The majority of young New Jersey drivers are disregarding a new law that makes it easier for law-enforcement agencies to check if they are violating the terms of their driver’s licenses.
The law, which took effect at midnight, requires drivers younger than 21 who hold probationary or provisional licenses to put reflective red decals on both license plates of the cars they are driving.
Officials with the state Motor Vehicle Commission, or MVC, said that while about 300,000 young drivers need to use the decals, the state has sold only about 37,000 pairs. Each pair costs $4, and they should be removed when young drivers are not behind the wheel.
At the same time, authorities are more than aware of the new measure.
MVC spokesman Michael Horan said the commission has sent law-enforcement agencies such as local police departments, State Police and prosecutors’ offices notices reminding them of the law.
“I’m sure law enforcement expects full compliance,” he said.


