What New York Drivers Need to Know Before Moving to New Jersey, Fasten your Seatbelts

There has been a lot of real estate development in New Jersey as New Yorkers move on in and why not. New Yorkers, especially Millennials, can have a big city job and a suburban lifestyle at a fraction of the cost.

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The major difference between living in NYC and NJ is that in NJ having a car is a must in most areas, (99.9% for real)

We put together a shortlist of information you will need to know:

1. Click it or ticket...always wear your seatbelt

2. Drive on the right pass on the left.

3. Wipers on Lights on.

4. Respect the Crosswalk

5. There are U-TURNS & Jughandles & Weave Lanes

6. Your 1st address will be your home the 2nd your Garden State Parkway Exit

7. DWI & Drug Laws are strongly enforced.

8. You must stop if passing an Ice Cream Truck to ensure the safety of pedestrians and then pass at 15 miles per hour.

9. Welcome to E-ZPass

10. Do not surrender your New York vehicle plates to NJ DMV unless you get a receipt. Surrender your vehicle plates in New York.

11. Transfer your NYC license and vehicle title/registration within 60 days of your move or before your current license and vehicle registration expires, whichever occurs first.

Want to learn more want to make the transition from NYC driving to NJ Driving easier....take our Driver Refresher Class. It will help you from possibly getting tickets by knowing the do's and don't of driving in NJ. Let us help you acclimate to Jersey roadways and road rules.

New Jersey Certified Driving Instructor Mike Moran Call: (973) 879-4107

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