N.J. Admin. Code § 13:21-23.19

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 13:21-23.19 - Information on the document and application

(a) All CDLs and CDL examination permits shall contain the following information:

1. The prominent statement that the license is a "Commercial Driver's License" or "CDL" or "CDL permit";

2. The full name, signature, and mailing address of the person to whom such license is issued;

3. Physical and other information to identify and describe such person including date of birth (month, day, and year), sex, and height;

4. A color photograph of the driver;

5. The driver's license number;

6. The name of New Jersey as the State which issued the license;

7. The date of issuance and the date of expiration of the license;

8. The group or groups of CMV(s) that the driver is authorized to operate, indicated as follows:

i. A for Combination Vehicle;

ii. B for Heavy Straight Vehicle; and

iii. C for Small Vehicle;

9. The endorsement(s) for which the CDL driver has qualified, if any, indicated as follows:

i. T for double/triple trailers;

ii. P for passenger;

iii. N for tank vehicle;

iv. H for hazardous materials;

v. X for a combination of the tank vehicle and hazardous materials endorsements;

vi. S for school bus; and

vii. At the discretion of the Chief Administrator, additional codes for additional classes of endorsements, as long as each such discretionary code is fully explained on the front or back of the CDL document;

10. The restriction(s) and/or exception(s) applicable to a CDL driver, if any, indicated as follows:

i. L except vehicles with air brakes;

ii. M except Class A Passenger Vehicles;

iii. N except Class A & B Passenger Vehicles;

iv. O except Tractor-Trailer (Tow Trucks);

v. Z No full air brake equipped CMV;

vi. E No manual transmission equipped CMV;

vii. K Intrastate only;

viii. V for medical variance;

ix. Q except Passenger Vehicles Capacity 16 or more; and

x. R No Passengers (Bus Mechanics);

11. The endorsement(s) for which a CDL examination permit applicant has qualified, if any, indicated as follows:

i. P for passenger endorsement. Prohibited from operating a CMV carrying passengers, other than Federal/State auditors, inspectors, test examiners, or other trainees;

ii. S for school bus endorsement. Prohibited from operating a school bus with passengers, other than Federal/State auditors, inspectors, test examiners, or other trainees; and

iii. N for tank vehicle endorsement. May only operate an empty tank vehicle and prohibited from operating any vehicle that previously contained hazardous materials that has not been purged of any residue; and

12. The restrictions placed on a CDL examination permit driver, if any, indicated as follows:

i. P for no passengers in a CMV bus;

ii. X for no cargo in CMV tank vehicle;

iii. L for no air brake equipped CMV;

iv. V for medical variance;

v. M for no Class A passenger vehicle;

vi. N for no Class A and B passenger vehicle; and

vii. K for Intrastate only.

(b) A driver applicant must provide his or her Social Security Number on the application for a CDL or a CDL examination permit. If the applicant has been exempted from applying for a Social Security Number because of his or her religious beliefs, the applicant must submit a letter from the Social Security Administration or Internal Revenue Service confirming the grant of the exemption. The Commission will assign an identification number for the applicant if the applicant has been granted an exemption from applying for a Social Security Number.

(c) The Commission must provide the Social Security Number or identification number assigned by the Commission to the CDLIS.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:21-23.19

Recodified from N.J.A.C. 13:21-23.18 and amended by R.2005 d.48, effective 2/7/2005.
See: 36 N.J.R. 4015(a), 37 N.J.R. 511(a).
In (a)9, substituted "X" for "NH" in v, added vi, recodified former vi as vii and substituted "Chief Administrator" for "Director"; substituted "Commission" for "Division" throughout. Former N.J.A.C. 13:21-23.19, Tamperproofing requirements, recodified to N.J.A.C. 13:21-23.20.
Amended by R.2012 d.072, effective 4/2/2012.
See: 43 N.J.R. 1852(a), 44 N.J.R. 1123(c).
In (a)10vi, inserted "and" at the end; in (a)10vii, substituted a period for "; and" at the end; and deleted (a)10viii.
Amended by R.2014 d.007, effective 1/6/2014.
See: 45 N.J.R. 870(a), 46 N.J.R. 122(a).
Rewrote the section.