Trautmann v. Christie, A-16 September Term 201; Supreme Court; per curiam opinion; decided August 6, 2012. On certification to the Appellate Division, 418 N.J. Super. 559 (App. Div. 2011). [Sat below: Judges Grall, Miniman and LeWinn in the Appellate Division; Judge Brennan in the Law Division.] DDS No. 05-1-7271 [11 pp.]
Chapter 37 of the Laws of 2009, called “Kyleigh’s Law,” amended N.J.S.A. 39:3-13, the statute that codifies New Jersey’s graduated driver’s license system. It requires individuals who are driving pursuant to special learner’s permits, examination permits and probationary licenses to display highly visible, reflective decals on their vehicles. As construed by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, Chapter 37 applies only to drivers under 21 years old. Plaintiffs challenged Chapter 37, asserting that it is pre-empted by the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act, 18 U.S.C.A. §§ 2721-2725, violates equal protection and constitutes an unreasonable search and seizure.
