7/13/09-Gov. Jon Corzine has signed a bill into law to cut back the number of hours young drivers can be on the road and limits the number of passengers. It takes effect in spring 2010.
Previously S16, the new rule limits probationary licensed or permitted drivers under age 21 to one passenger, unless accompanied by an adult. Affected drivers also will have to be off the road from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Existing state law mandates that affected drivers park their vehicles by midnight.
New drivers without a full-privilege license also will be prohibited from using wireless devices – hands-free or not – while at the wheel.