Under New Jersey law a motorist cannot "display unclear or indistinct license plates." Used on signs and billboards. Revalidated for 1953, 1954 (shown in photo), 1955 and 1956 (also shown in photo) with tabs (Passenger) 1957, 1958, 1959, and 1960 with tabs (Non-Passenger). Join Ilan and 9,543 supporters today. As above, but with state-shaped separator added to serial. Current highest serial seen: 888005R (on January 4, 2021). F, H, J, L, M, R, T and V series of serials issued. NOTE: Some licenses are issued in the name of the business, not an individual. Alternatives:On the off chance that an officer cannot look at the rear plate, the officer may look towards the VIN on the windshield should it be necessary. Current highest serial seen: V968157 (on January 15, 2021). centered at top, Embossed bright orange serial on black plate; "N.J.−1936" centered at top, Embossed light green serial on black plate; "N.J.−'37." (http://www.nj.com/traffic/index.ssf/2015/12/will_you_get_a_ticket_for_not_having_a_front_license_plate_in_nj.html Whats worth noting is that this included violations that carried the much higher $500 fine for displaying fictitious plates, so the numbers are actually a bit higher than what is relevant here. Courtesy plates can be used on several types of vehicles, including cars, motorcycles and historic vehicles. Issued to trucks and trailers that are empty when transported. Issued to vehicles that are at least 25 years old and are used for exhibition purposes. New Jersey License plate lookup will help you obtain all the information about the car you are searching. As above, but with "NEW JERSEY" centered at top. Plates are currently issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. License plate frames. Issued to full-size school buses (seating 17 or more passengers). Issued to small buses for urban transport. Although it is far from a serious offense, it is a nuisance, as it carries a $54 fine (plus $33 in court costs). New Jersey passenger vehicles do not display any registration information other than the license plate itself. CANNOT go faster than 25 MPH on flat ground. Vanity and Courtesy variants also issued. New Jersey Mopeds. Only rear plates issued due to ongoing metal conservation. [3], All bases of all classes of plates from 1959 to present are still valid for display in New Jersey. Environment:Simply put, manufacturing plates requires resources and resources are sparse. Discontinued sometime after 1938. LICENSING AND VEHICLE CENTERS. Markers; requirements concerning; display of fictitious or wrong numbers, etc. It is also possible to have a serial from an older plate remade on a plate of a newer design.[4]. NJ currently requires two license plates on each registered vehicle. Absent this regulation, motorists would no longer be required to drill into their bumpers and would ultimately save the state money on production costs -- even factoring in the $100 fine currently in place for those who do not follow the law. Same design as regular Temporary plates, but smaller. Registrants provided their own license plates for display until 1908, when the state began to issue plates.[1]. XA123AA (commercial) As above, but with security threads added to center of plate, Y40-EEK (current highest embossed serial known on March 16, 2019), As above, but with serial and separator screened rather than embossed. A few have slipped by, staying on the books by oversight. Current highest serial seen: TXJ-72T (on December 18, 2020). Back to top . Under state law two license plates are required to be issued for most cars, vans and trucks. Current highest serial seen: OP-236C (on January 10, 2021). The first two letters are a code signifying the municipality, and the last two letters are the mayor's initials. A person driving with no registration is subject to a fine up to $100. (2)(a) Personalized plates are to be provided by the state as a single plate designated for the rear of the vehicle, but the registrant may request an additional plate with the cost to be determined by the legislature. close. Replaced by Limousine in late 2000. Current highest serial seen: OYB6811 (on January 6, 2021). Taxicabs used Omnibus plates prior to July 2014. The letter Q cannot be used on these plates, and D, O, T, and X cannot be used as the first letter. Series DAA through DKZ used on these plates. Embossed white serial on light blue plate; "N.J.−1928" centered at top, Embossed white serial on black plate; "N.J.−29." Current highest serial seen: W163-S1 (on January 6, 2021). (3) Failure to properly display either plate will result in a mandatory fine of (TBD). [7] The staff for the applicant's senator must also get approval from the state senator from the county that corresponds to the first letter on the plate being requested. Used for all tollbooths of the Atlantic City Expressway. Additionally, in New Jersey, a person can be charged separately for wearing a bullet proof vest while carrying out criminal acts. Serials began at OL1000D and became screened at OL1000K. 'D', 'H', 'T' and 'X' series reserved for Dealer, Handicapped, Trailer and Commercial plates respectively, and 'S' series for optional Shore to Please plate. EDITORIAL: New AG should examine license plate, windshield laws Criminal defense attorney Ian Goldman, a former Ocean County prosecutor, advocated … This means that the driver will usually be let free without any fees on the condition that they fix the license plate in a timely manner. :On the topic of revenue, I understand that this is a source of revenue for the state in so far as violations are concerned, however the benefits may outweigh the stream of revenue. (1)(a) Should the vehicle not have a designated location, the owner must display the plate prominently without obstructing his rearward visibility and the plate must be lit by license plate specific lighting. [2] The first New Jersey license plate that complied with these standards was a modification of the 1952 plate, introduced in 1956. Using come simple math, we can calculate how much the state makes against how much it costs to issue a violation for not displaying a front license plate. centered at top, Embossed white serial on black plate; "N.J.−1932." Embossed black serial on non-reflective buff plate; "N.J." centered at top. Courtesy plates may also be personalized, with all three letters making up the owner's initials. Issued annually through 1972. Official Site of The State of New Jersey. The U.S. state of New Jersey first required its residents to register their motor vehicles in 1903. Excelsior license plates are now availableGet plates for the first timeRegister your vehicle and get plates Transfer platesYou cannot transfer your plates to another person. Drivers are not allowed to customize their plates by cutting them or filing down the edges. No doubt you’ve seen them on the road – license plate covers that hide the numbers. Embossed blue serial on straw-colored plate; "N.J. 1945" at bottom, offset to right, Embossed black serial on straw-colored plate; "N.J. '46" centered at top, Embossed blue serial on straw-colored plate; "N.J. 1947" at bottom, offset to right, Embossed black serial on straw-colored plate; "N.J. '48" centered at top, Embossed straw-colored serial on black plate; "N.J. 1949" at bottom, offset to right, As 1949 base, but with "N.J. 1951" at bottom. Current serial format began c. 2004; serials became screened at approximately TD17000. Under New Jersey law, more specifically, N.J.S.A. The U.S. state of New Jersey first required its residents to register their motor vehicles in 1903. Motorcycle-sized from 1936. If you have violated license plate laws, it will usually result in a traffic ticket. "BL NJ" and last two digits of year embossed at right. New Jersey farmers with farm vehicle license plates may drive into New York State without having to have a "commercial" registration. State Sen. Kristin Corrado and Assemblyman Kevin Rooney have introduced bills to authorize the Motor Vehicle Commission to sell the "classic" license plates, which first hit New Jersey … All permit or probationary (formerly provisional) drivers under age 21 must display a reflectorized decal on each license plate (front/back) of any motor vehicle they operate (P.L. (2) Where a vehicle is registered at the MVC, the recipient will receive a license plate designated for the rear but may request a second license plate for the sole purpose of displaying it on the front of the vehicle for an additional cost to be determined by the state legislature. Current serial format began mid-2012; serials became screened at XCW-A10. What’s more, police can charge vehicle owners or lessees for the towing and storage expense of an unregistered vehicle. Vehicles, Licensing, Registration and Regulations . Current highest serial seen: A476-S2 (on December 15, 2020). PUC LIM stood for "Public Utilities Commission - Limousine". Additionally, you can pay a one time fee of $50 for personalized license plates. Governor Phil Murphy • Lt. New residents of New Jersey have 120 days (up from 60 days) to obtain a New Jersey driver's license and to register a motor vehicle, if they become a resident during this public health emergency. N, P and R series of serials issued. These varied categories include vehicles that haul goods or materials, vehicles used for farming and agricultural operations, and vehicles, such as taxis, limousines and school buses, designated only for the transportation of people. You will receive plates when you register your vehicle for the first time. Current highest serial seen: OT-951E (on November 9, 2020). 39:3–33, prohibiting obstruction of “any marking imprinted” on a vehicle license plate. It is something that you should address right away. 'Z' series initially reserved for Commercial plates; issued 1985 on blue base (below). The following curious items were once, or are currently, illegal, despite how ridiculous they might seem. Florida requires your plates be visible from one hundred feet away at all times. Aesthetic:Many drivers agree that front license plates are hideous. Click here for the reciprocity agreement between New York and New Jersey. Current serial format began 1992 at OXV1000; serials became screened at around OYB5000. 'X' series reserved for Commercial plates. Plates usually feature state seals either side of the number. Issued to modified antique automobiles manufactured before 1949. Make an official police report to the municipality where the plates were stolen and obtain a copy of the report for your records. New Jersey is one of 31 states that require vehicles to have front and rear license plates and the law is pretty specific on where they are to be mounted on the vehicle and how. centered at top, Embossed silver serial on black plate; "N.J.−1938" centered at top, Embossed bright orange serial on black plate; vertical "NJ 39" at right. Series DLA through DSZ and DUA through DZZ used on these plates. Courtesy variants also issued. Serials became screened at K100-S1. As above, but non-reflective as from 1959–69. Here are a few reasons why this would be beneficial: Cost: The cost of producing and distributing 2 license plates to each driver would be saved, according to insurance.com, the cost varies state to state, but the estimates are between $.50-$5.50 per set. Revenue? "STATE GOVT" legend. Issued to construction vehicles, in groups of five (each plate in the group is distinguished by the small number in its serial, between 1 and 5). (Photo Source: Wikipedia) ALPRs have been around for years and have become more and more popular with law enforcement. New Jersey requires license plates to be illuminated and visible from fifty feet away at night. Why should we have to display a front plate if the only one that is actually used is the rear one? Issued to vehicles owned by nonprofit organizations. Serials became screened at S2-U100. Fines for a first offense could reach $100.00; the maximum for a second or subsequent offense is $200.00. Issued to vehicles transporting handicapped individuals. ; Has a helper motor with a maximum piston displacement under 50 ccs. Revalidated for 1958 with windshield stickers. The current serial formats on these plates consist of three letters followed or preceded by a number between 1 and 20. The older 1952 plates (by now dated "56") were also validated with windshield stickers. The letter on the left indicates the county, while the letters on the right are the initials of the Sheriff for that county. Welcome to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs License Verification System. ; punishment. 1 or 2 (depending on seniority), flanked by state seals, Farmer plates begin with XYA and end with XZZ. centered at top, Embossed white serial on gray plate; "N.J.−1930" centered at top, Embossed white serial on red plate; "N.J.−31." Uses same prefix as previously issued Center for Food Action plates, of which less than 100 were registered. Last issued 1973, but revalidated until at least 1980. Letters I, O and Q not used in serials; this practice continues today. Lastly, we deduct revenue generated from violations from the potential savings from manufacture(I’m assuming we fall somewhere in the middle of cost per plate, so roughly $2.75 per plate): $9,113,610 (savings) - $6,521,794.62 (revenue) = + $2,591,815.38 <— the state would profit by getting rid of front license plates. (http://www.insurance.com/auto-insurance/auto-insurance-basics/front-license-plates.html Additionally, many citizens who do not care either way may still be able to request a second plate (another potential source of revenue), though it is unlikely they’d do so. Embossed white serial on green plate; "N.J.−27." New Jersey License Plate Fees. Some older NJSP touring cars were stated to display a placard or "title sign" affixed to the car, which was used in addition to the passenger plates of the day. You can request: 1. Public Perception:While only 19 states currently do not require front license plates, NJ could be the 20th and would be viewed favorably among the auto enthusiasts for doing so. Given the affluence in NJ, car collectors are likely to rejoice in the deregulation and would be enthusiastic towards it. NJ residents: No longer require front license plates in NJ, https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policyinformation/statistics/2010/mv1.cfm, https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/naics4_999200.htm, http://www.nj.com/traffic/index.ssf/2015/12/will_you_get_a_ticket_for_not_having_a_front_license_plate_in_nj.html, http://www.insurance.com/auto-insurance/auto-insurance-basics/front-license-plates.html, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. Letter Q not used in serials, and 'D', 'O', 'T' and 'X' series reserved for Dealer, Omnibus, Trailer and Commercial plates respectively. Issued to small school buses (seating under 17 passengers). Current highest serial seen: 59015QQ (on May 10, 2020). Vanity variants also issued, with serial of owner's choice preceded by stacked O/L prefix. Current highest serial seen: Q8186 (on November 4, 2020). Last issued 1942. New Jersey Conference of Mayors logo at left. No longer issued, as the Garden State Parkway is now under the purview of the Turnpike Authority. The new rules are an attempt to address the explosion of drone use. Current highest serial seen: OL6254K (on April 5, 2020). By joining, or logging in via Facebook, you accept Change.org’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Livery vehicles used their own plates from 1917 to 1921, then Omnibus plates from 1922 until 1977 when the PUC LIM plate was introduced (below). New Jersey is almost a year away from issuing driver's licenses under a bill signed into law last week by Gov. Current serial format began 2009; serials became screened at around 2ZFA1. 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