Car Rental New Jersey - Driving In NJ

What You Need To Know About New Jersey State

New Jersey, also known as 'The Garden State', or the 'Pathway of the Revolution', is the nation's 2nd largest blueberry growing state and is also known as the diner capital of the world (as it is home to the most diners in the world). In addition to all that, New Jersey has seven major shopping malls in a 25 square mile radius, therefore being accredited with having the most shopping facilities within one area..

Driving Regulations In New Jersey
Those visitors that have a valid driver's license from other countries are permitted to drive personal or rental cars while in the state. A foreign visitor should carry an International Driving Permit.

In New Jersey, all front seat passengers must be wearing a seat belt while the vehicle is in oppereation, the driver is responsicble for those under 18, while those 18 and over are responcible for themselves.

All children under seven years old and less than 80 pounds must be seated in the rear seat; this is enforced with a $25 fine for those first time offenders.

Speed Limits In New Jersey

• 55 MPH for Highways
• 35 MPH for Suburban Districts
• 25 MPH for Urban Districts
• 25 MPH for school zones

The fines for speeding can range from $50-$2000 and also involve a jail sentence of up to 15 days, license suspension and/or driver improvement program requirements.

The Major Airport In New Jersey
Newark International Airport (EWR) - Newark, NJ. Information: (973) 961-6000

Legal Driving Limit in New Jersey
The legal limit is a BAC of less than .10 for those over 21 and a BAC of less than .01 for those less than 21. Penalties for those under 21 can include a 30 to 90 day driver license suspension if currently licensed, mandatory community service for 15 to 30 days, and participation in an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center or other alcohol education and highway safety programs. For those over 21, a first time offender could face such consequences as losing their license for 6 months to a year, various fines and fees, imprisonment for up to a month and/or detainment in an Intoxicated Driver Resource Centre.

New Jersey's Road Rage Campaign
New Jersey has a campaign against road rage. However, if you do come across an excessively aggressive driver, just get out of their way, do not challenge them and avoid eye contact. Report violators at (888) SAF-ROAD.

Contacts to Know While In New Jersey

• AAA
  Branches:
  Woodbridge-467 Green St. Woodbridge, NJ. 732-636-0600
  Bridgewater-500 Commons Way Bridgewater, NJ. 908-722-2202
  Morganville-4010 RT 9 South Morganville, NJ. 732-591-5294
  Emergency roadside assistance contact number: 1-800-AAA-HELP (1-800-222-4357)
  
• Police, Fire, Ambulance (Emergency): 911
  
• New Jersey Garden State Parkway Traffic Info: (732) P-A-R-K-W-A-Y