Under 21? New Jersey requires red sticker on your license plate

Posted: Mar 25, 2010
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New Jersey drivers under the age of 21 are already exposed to a number of more laws than their over 21 counterparts, and now it just got easier for law-enforcement to identify them. The state is now requiring a red reflective decal be attached to their license plates to identify their age status. “˜Kyleigh”s Law”, as it is called, is named after 16 year old Kyleigh D”Alessio, who was killed in a car accident.

The decals can be bought for $4.00 from any DMV starting on April 12, and must be affixed to vehicles driven by youngsters on May 1. The decals are removable and do transfer between cars. For those who attempt to remove or forego the decal, a $100 fine will be assessed.

The primary function of the decal is to enable law-enforcement to easier spot drivers under the age of 21, as they are subject to certain rules that limit the amount of passengers allowed, and the hours during which the car may be driven.

- By: Stephen Calogera

Source: NJ Online (via AutoBlog)


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  • A. Germain

    I find it disappointing to believe that people will actually tolerate this. These stickers are demeaning to young drivers, will make them greater targets for ticket-crazy Jersey police, and just sets a horrible precedent. We might as well tag senior drivers, followed by women and Asians while we're at it.

    If you're against any of my latter ideas, you should be equally against this stupid legislation devised by bureaucrats with nothing better to do. Unfortunately tragic accidents happen sometimes. Adding waves of reactionary, knee-jerk restrictions to driving is not the appropriate way to respond to such cases.

  • S. McBride

    This is another stupid idea for the state of New Jersey. I am so sick of this freaking state making these stupid laws. Half of the laws we have don't make any sense. This whole sticker things is just more money for Christie's pocket. I agree with the other people about putting the stickers on the elderly cars because most of Jersey's accidents conern old people in them. If this change in a year I'm better off moving to PA.

  • Onnn

    yeaa bro i think this law is sooo stupid. im actually writing a paper about this now -__-. these laws are so pointless.

  • Onnn

    yeaa bro i think this law is sooo stupid. im actually writing a paper about this now -__-. these laws are so pointless.

  • lucy

     the red sticker makes new drivers targets of creeps who may prey on a young girl especially.  This is like a red flag to creeps who are looking to intimidate young women.  The state should offer, free, a course in self-defense.