Driving in NJ with UK license
I am looking at leasing a car very soon however I am struggling to get an appointment to even start getting a NJ license (initial permit). I had one cancelled and since been unable to book another anywhere in the state.
Since I moved 6 months ago from NY, I assumed I could not drive as only the first 60 days from a move are allowable. However I also read that "The M.V.C. has taken the position that a person who has a valid license in their home country, may lawfully operate a motor vehicle in New Jersey under that license ... for a period of no more than one year." International Driver’s Licenses : New Jersey Traffic Law Center Does anyone know if this is accurate for 'non-tourists'? |
Re: Driving in NJ with UK license
As long as you are not NJ resident you should be OK.
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Re: Driving in NJ with UK license
Originally Posted by Boiler
(Post 12987512)
As long as you are not NJ resident you should be OK.
OP the answer to your question is no. You are a NJ resident and have been so for months, you must get a NJ DL. Now would you be cut a break if you were pulled over because of the current situation? Perhaps, but that is taking a chance. |
Re: Driving in NJ with UK license
Originally Posted by Tino
(Post 12987443)
I am looking at leasing a car very soon however I am struggling to get an appointment to even start getting a NJ license (initial permit). I had one cancelled and since been unable to book another anywhere in the state.
Since I moved 6 months ago from NY, I assumed I could not drive as only the first 60 days from a move are allowable. However I also read that "The M.V.C. has taken the position that a person who has a valid license in their home country, may lawfully operate a motor vehicle in New Jersey under that license ... for a period of no more than one year." International Driver’s Licenses : New Jersey Traffic Law Center Does anyone know if this is accurate for 'non-tourists'? Have you tried to get insurance or attempted to buy/lease a vehicle without a NJ DL? If I remember correctly obtaining insurance was the reason we got our NJ DL within the first few days of landing. This was 25 years ago and it may have changed now. Insurance was the main problem...car dealers in NJ cannot legally hand over the vehicle without proof of insurance. |
Re: Driving in NJ with UK license
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
(Post 12987578)
Have you tried to get insurance or attempted to buy/lease a vehicle without a NJ DL? If I remember correctly obtaining insurance was the reason we got our NJ DL within the first few days of landing. This was 25 years ago and it may have changed now. Insurance was the main problem...car dealers in NJ cannot legally hand over the vehicle without proof of insurance.
I've now been able to get an appointment in South Jersey late next month for initial permit - ironically a 1.5hr drive away. The process as I understand it is:
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Re: Driving in NJ with UK license
Originally Posted by Tino
(Post 12987616)
No have not started either yet.
I've now been able to get an appointment in South Jersey late next month for initial permit - ironically a 1.5hr drive away. The process as I understand it is:
We went through the process in 1996. We had a multiple choice test, then had to hand over our UK DLs. That was the difficult part because I refused to hand mine over. After saying they had no right to take it as it belonged to the Queen of England, they finally gave in. :lol: Find out from your employer if they are a member of NJ Manufacturers. If so I recommend you get insurance through them. They are known throughout NJ as the very best. |
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After saying they had no right to take it as it belonged to the Queen of England, they finally gave in. DLs still belong to the DVLA. |
Re: Driving in NJ with UK license
Originally Posted by civilservant
(Post 12987639)
That's passports, not DLs ;)
DLs still belong to the DVLA. |
Re: Driving in NJ with UK license
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
(Post 12987635)
We went through the process in 1996. We had a multiple choice test, then had to hand over our UK DLs. That was the difficult part because I refused to hand mine over. After saying they had no right to take it as it belonged to the Queen of England, they finally gave in. :lol:
And so why would you even disclose that you have a UK driving license? I certainly did not as I need the UK driving license to be able to drive manual cars when I am visiting the UK. |
Re: Driving in NJ with UK license
New Jersey is the only (?) state that takes a foreign license in place of a road test https://www.state.nj.us/mvc/driverto...oncitizens.htm
After you get the permit, visit any Driver Testing Center to take a vision test, knowledge test and possibly a road test if required. |
Re: Driving in NJ with UK license
Originally Posted by destone
(Post 12987703)
... I need the UK driving license to be able to drive manual cars when I am visiting the UK.
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Re: Driving in NJ with UK license
NJ doesn't take your UK DL from you, they just look at it and let you skip the road test.
I've also used my US license to rent manual vehicles in the UK so that's not a thing either. |
Re: Driving in NJ with UK license
Originally Posted by Olly_
(Post 12987733)
NJ doesn't take your UK DL from you, they just look at it and let you skip the road test.
I've also used my US license to rent manual vehicles in the UK so that's not a thing either. |
Re: Driving in NJ with UK license
Originally Posted by cautiousjon
(Post 12987713)
Sixt, Hertz, and Avis let me rent and drive cars with manual transmissions in the UK and Ireland with just my California driving license. I didn't need to use/show my UK driving license.
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