New Jersey § 39:3-41

§ 39:3-41.

a. At the time of the issuance of an examination permit or a special learner's permit

to operate a motor vehicle, the chief administrator shall make available to each applicant

for the examination permit or special learner's permit a driver's manual containing

information required to be known and followed by licensed drivers relating to licensing

requirements. b. At the time of any required examination for renewal of a driver's license, the

chief administrator shall upon request make available to each applicant for renewal

a copy of the manual and any supplements thereto. c. The driver's manual and any supplements thereto or any other booklet or writing

prepared in connection with examinations for drivers' licenses or for renewals of

drivers' licenses shall contain all information necessary to answer any question on

an examination for a driver's license or for a renewal of a driver's license. The chief administrator shall publish the driver's manual on the website of the commission

in English and each of the three languages, other than English, most commonly spoken

in the State, as determined by the chief administrator. The chief administrator shall periodically, and at least every five years, verify

the three languages, other than English, most commonly spoken in the State. d. The chief administrator, following consultation with the organ procurement organizations

designated pursuant to 42 U.S.C. s.1320b-8 to serve in the State of New Jersey, shall include in the driver's manual information

explaining the provisions of the “Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act,” P.L.2008, c. 50 ( C.26:6-77 et al.), the beneficial uses of donated organs and tissues, and the procedure for

indicating on the driver's license the intention to make a donation pursuant to section

1 of P.L.1978, c. 181 ( C.39:3-12.2 ). The chief administrator may distribute all remaining copies of the existing driver's

manual before reprinting the manual with the information required pursuant to this

subsection. e. The chief administrator, in consultation with the Nikhil Badlani Foundation, shall

include in the driver's manual information explaining the dangers of failing to comply

with this State's motor vehicle traffic laws and indicating that interested drivers

may take the STOP for Nikhil Safety Pledge set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection. (1) The “STOP for Nikhil Safety Pledge” is as follows: “In order to ensure the safety of others on the road, passengers in my car, and myself

as a driver, I pledge to obey traffic laws while operating a motor vehicle, be extra

cautious, and be attentive to traffic signs and signals and road conditions. Specifically: I will come to a complete stop at every “stop” sign or red traffic light, and will

not proceed through a red traffic light; I will stay alert, keep two hands on the steering wheel whenever possible, and keep

my mind on the road; I will talk safely by using a hands-free wireless telephone while driving if I am

of lawful age to do so and refrain from texting while driving; and I will plan ahead

and leave enough time to arrive at my destination.” (2) The chief administrator shall ensure that drivers have the option of taking the

pledge set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection by filling out a standard form

made available at motor vehicle offices or by following instructions publicized by

the chief administrator directing interested drivers to the appropriate website to

complete the pledge. (3) The chief administrator may distribute all remaining copies of the existing driver's

manual before reprinting the manual with the information required pursuant to this

subsection. f. The chief administrator, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health and the

Director of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety in the Department of Law and Public

Safety, shall include in the driver's manual information explaining the dangers of

carbon monoxide poisoning from motor vehicles and techniques for the safe operation

and proper maintenance of a motor vehicle. The chief administrator may distribute all remaining copies of any existing driver's

manual before reprinting the manual with the information required pursuant to this

subsection.