Requires MVC to waive knowledge test requirement for certain military service members who apply for commercial driver license.
This bill requires New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to waive the knowledge test for military service members applying for commercial driver licenses (CDLs) who operated commercial vehicles during their service. To qualify, applicants must provide proof of military service, a military CDL, and meet federal safety standards under 49 C.F.R. §383.77. The waiver does not apply to applicants seeking licenses for school buses, hazardous materials transport, or other specific vehicle types excluded under current law. It aligns with federal regulations allowing states to waive testing for qualified veterans while maintaining compliance with national safety requirements.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
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Latham Tiver
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