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NOTE:  The National Driver License, including the message from MVC below, has been challenged by the ACLU and is on hold until a hearing in August. 
New MVC Driver License/ID Card With Gold Star
Supreme Court Upholds "Animal House" Ruling.
May 2012 Newsletter

POSSIBLE PROBLEM WITH DODGE CHARGER:  We got this from a member and passing it on as an FYI.  The issue is the V6 models have a timing belt where the V8 models have a timing chain.  Although new vehicles recommend changing the timing belt at 105,000 miles or more, Dodge says the belts in these vehicles need changing at 60,000 miles.  The 60K maintenance is not printed in their owner’s or service manuals.  They were very reluctant to even mention the 60,000 mile number.  This figure came from a tech from the dealership after our mechanic pushed him for more information.  The replacement timing belt (an after market brand) came with packaging saying to replace it after 105,000 miles.  What brought this to our attention was a Charger with 62,000 miles had the check engine light come on.  The officer attempted to drive the vehicle to our mechanic (less than ten minute drive) but the engine stopped before he arrived.  It was determined that the tensioner pulley seized causing the timing belt to jump the track, fried the cylinders, and the entire engine needed to be replaced.  When Dodge corporate was contacted, they advised that it was a maintenance issue and they would not be able to help.

Legislative Report 4-3-12
April 2012 Newsletter Posted Here
See Notes From Chief MVC Director Ray Martinez

Check Here To See Status Of Your 2012 Membership Dues
Alcotest Change To Daylight Savings Time
Click Here For Message On Implied Consent
MVC Advisory On Temporary Plates

Please consider using our e-mail service for the newsletter instead of postal service.  Postage is going up again in 2012.  If interested contact njptoa.tparenti@gmail.com

Strip Search - Court Deciding
Contacting NJDOT Traffic Engineering Procedure
Highway Safety Plan 2012
National Model Standard For Motorcycle Training
Amended Court Rules
NEW LAW - Operating While Suspended                   

NJTR-1 Important Information
Do Flashing Lights Mean Don't Leave Scene?
New Rules In Drug Cases   
 Cannot Destroy Notes On Interviews, Crime Scene
Now To Blow Breath Sample Must Be In Spanish
DWI Statement Written & Spoken In 10 Different Languages
Town Caught With Short Yellow Time 

MUTCD Requirement On Reflective Vests  
Contact Information for NJTR-1 Diagramming Tool
Aaron Weiss: 1-888-828-0383 X206  
Changes To Crash Report & Manual              
Open Here To Check If You Have Unspent DDEF Money

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