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NJ A4351
NJ A4351Provides for restricted use driver's license as alternatives for license suspension in municipal court.
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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would allow the municipal court to provide restricted use driver's licenses to drivers whose licenses have been suspended. Under the bill, a person whose driver's license is suspended or revoked may apply to the municipal court for a restricted use driver's license. The court would consider the extent of financial hardship the person would suffer without a license and the probability that the person would repeat the offense when making the determination to provide for a restricted use driver's license. If the court determines that a restricted use driver's license is appropriate, the court would order that a restricted use driver's license be issued. The court would then forward the order to the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission who would issue the license. A restricted use driver's license would authorize the licensee to operate a motor vehicle during certain hours and between certain points solely for the purpose of traveling either to and from his place of employment or place of education. In addition, a restricted use driver's placard would be issued to each approved licensee. The placard would be required to be prominently displayed in the rear window of any vehicle being driven by a restricted use licensee. The fee imposed would be not more than $100 for the restricted use driver's license and placard. A restricted use driver's license issued under the bill would expire when the person's driver's license is restored following the period of suspension. The bill defines a "restricted use driver's license" as a license to operate a motor vehicle exclusively for employment-related or education-related purposes in compliance with the terms of this act. The license shall be of a color that makes it readily distinguishable from other driver's licenses issued by the State. This bill is based on Recommendation No. 10 of the Report of the Supreme Court Committee on Municipal Court Operations, Fines, and Fees, issued August 2018.
AI Summary
This bill allows municipal courts to issue restricted use driver's licenses as an alternative to full license suspension for drivers, with the exception of those whose licenses were suspended due to a conviction for driving under the influence (R.S.39:4-50). A "restricted use driver's license" is defined as a license specifically for driving to and from work or educational institutions, and it will be a distinct color from regular licenses. When deciding whether to grant this type of license, courts will consider the financial hardship the driver would face without a license and the likelihood of them re-offending. If approved, the court will order the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission's Chief Administrator to issue the restricted license and a matching placard, which must be displayed in the vehicle's rear window. The fee for this license and placard will not exceed $100, and they will remain valid until the driver's original license is fully restored. This initiative is based on a recommendation from the Supreme Court Committee on Municipal Court Operations, Fines, and Fees.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A4351 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4500/4351_I1.HTM |
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