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NJ A917

NJ A917
Permits driving schools to use vehicles owned by driving instructors.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill permits driving schools to use motor vehicles owned or leased by driving instructors employed by the driving school for behind-the-wheel driving instruction or for the road test portion of the driving test administered by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. The driving instructor is required to maintain a valid State issued driver's license and a valid driving school instructor certification. The motor vehicle is required to be properly insured and registered, and to meet the safety standards for a vehicle that provides driving instruction including, but not limited to, dual control brakes, seatbelts for the student and driving instructor, and signage stating "Student Driver" visible in the front and rear of the motor vehicle.

AI Summary

This bill allows driving schools to use vehicles that are owned or leased by their employed driving instructors for behind-the-wheel training and for the road test portion of the driving test administered by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, which is the state agency responsible for driver licensing and vehicle registration. To ensure safety and compliance, the driving instructor must hold a valid New Jersey driver's license and a driving school instructor certification, the vehicle must be properly insured and registered in the instructor's name, and it must meet specific safety standards for driving instruction vehicles, such as having dual control brakes, seatbelts for both the student and instructor, and visible "Student Driver" signage.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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