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Time of India
31-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
New Jersey flood warning: Acting governer Tahesha Way declares state emergency across 21 counties; landslides, rock slides expected
Representative image A state of emergency was declared across all 21 counties in New Jersey on Thursday afternoon as severe storms threatened the region with heavy rainfall, damaging winds, and flash flooding. Acting governor Tahesha Way activated the order at 2 pm, urging residents to stay off the roads and take necessary precautions against the worsening weather conditions. 'Beginning this afternoon, we are expecting severe thunderstorms to bring heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts with the potential for flash flooding across the state,' said Way according to the official site of the state of New Jersey. 'I urge all New Jerseyans to remain alert, follow all safety protocols, and monitor the proper channels for the duration of these storms. Residents should remain off the roads and indoors unless absolutely necessary.' Rainfall totals between 1 to 3 inches are expected, with some locations possibly receiving up to 7 inches. Officials have cautioned that the storms could cause landslides, rock slides, and flooding on roads. As a result, all state offices, including the Motor Vehicle Commission, will close early. Customers with canceled appointments will receive a courtesy return pass, reported News 12. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pierce Brosnan's Wife Lost 120 Pounds - This Is Her Now Undo Several parks and pools in Union County are closing early today, including the Walter E Ulrich Memorial Pool in Rahway, River Park and Wheeler Spray Park in Linden, and Cedar Brook Park and Greenbrook Park in Plainfield due to the high risk of flooding.
CBS News
24-07-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
New Jersey to offer digital driver's license option
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed new legislation this week creating the option for digital driver's licenses and digital non-driver identification cards. "Digital driver's licenses will make life easier for drivers across New Jersey," Murphy said. "Innovation has always been at the core of who we are as a state, and my administration has embraced that spirit to deliver practical solutions that improve everyday life for our people. By bringing government services into the digital age, we're setting a new standard for how the public interacts with State agencies." The bill's sponsors include Assemblywoman Annette Quijano, Assemblymen William Sampson IV and Clinton Calabrese, former Senator Nellie Pou, and Senator Patrick Diegnan. Currently, at least 15 states and Puerto Rico have implemented mDL programs, with another 10 states and Washington, DC, planning to follow. The Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations Act allocated $1.5 million towards implementing mDLs, with these resources remaining available for FY2026. "With so much being done on smartphones these days, it's only logical to offer New Jersey residents the option of a mobile driver license or non-driver ID, Latrecia Littles-Floyd, Acting Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission said. "We are excited by the signing of this legislation, which empowers the Motor Vehicle Commission to develop a secure, convenient, and user-friendly mobile ID. Our team looks forward to giving New Jerseyans greater flexibility in verifying their identity as they go about their day-to-day lives, aligning our State and people with an increasingly digital world." The program is not directly related to the REAL ID requirements, which are already in effect.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Lawmakers advance bill to allow digital driver's licenses in New Jersey
Supporters say digital driver's licenses are better than physical IDs, which can be lost, stolen, broken or damaged, outdated, and easily replicated for counterfeiting. (Dana DiFilippo | New Jersey Monitor) Digital driver's licenses are one step closer to being filed in New Jerseyans' virtual wallets under a bill the Legislature advanced Monday with overwhelming approval. The proposal is one Gov. Phil Murphy unveiled during his final State of the State address in January. At the time, he called it 'common sense' and said it would 'make life easier for people we serve.' But the bill — which now sits on the governor's desk awaiting his signature — wouldn't take effect for more than three years. It's also likely the state would have to apply for a waiver for mobile versions under Real ID requirements, which began in May. The state Motor Vehicle Commission would be able to charge a 'reasonable' fee for issuing mobile driver's licenses or non-driver identification cards. Thirteen states already offer mobile driver's licenses, including Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, and neighboring states like New York and Delaware. Some states' mobile licenses can be used at certain airports and federal agencies, according to the Transportation Security Administration. The bill also states that if someone hands off their phone to show their ID, that doesn't constitute consent to search their phone or access information that isn't on their identification card. It also requires the commission to equip the digital IDs with certain features to ensure 'security and integrity' of the documentation to protect people's personal information. The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators called mobile driver's licenses the 'future of licensing and proof of identity.' They're a significant improvement over physical IDs, which can be lost, stolen, broken or damaged, outdated, and easily replicated for counterfeiting, the organization said. A spokesman for the Motor Vehicle Commission did not respond to a request for comment. The bill passed the Assembly with a vote of 75-3, with two abstentions. In the Senate, it passed 31-6. The no votes were all Republicans. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
CBS News
06-05-2025
- CBS News
Here's what New Jersey residents need to know about Real ID before flying Wednesday
What New Jersey residents need to know about Real ID What New Jersey residents need to know about Real ID What New Jersey residents need to know about Real ID The Real ID deadline is Wednesday, May 7, and New Jersey is said to have the lowest compliance of any state. All U.S. travelers are required to switch over to Real ID or use an enhanced form of identification, like a passport, to fly domestically starting Wednesday. But if you're hoping for a last-minute appointment, think again. Early Tuesday morning, the state's Motor Vehicle Commission website had no slots available until July. So what happens if you have to fly? "The best piece of advice I can give is go to click on that Real ID link. There's a very comprehensive and thorough list of all the IDs that are acceptable as Real ID, and I think some folks may be pleasantly surprised that they may have one of those," TSA Federal Security Director New Jersey Thomas Carter said Tuesday. Transportation Security Administration officials say travelers who show up at the airport without a valid form of ID will still be able to board domestic flights during this first phase, but they will face additional screening and wait times. "You will still be able to process through. That individual who is not Real ID compliant needs to plan for some enhanced screening that they may be going through at the checkpoint above and beyond the normal process," Carter said. "As the timeline moves from right to left, it is going to intensify, and eventually, whatever that timeline may be, a Real ID will be a must." So why are Real IDs happening now? "You have to go back to the horrific events of [September 11, 2001]. Every individual on those airplanes that committed the horrific act, somewhere along their journey used fraudulent ID," Carter said. The state's MVC says it will offer emergency appointments for travelers who need to board domestic flights within 14 days for life-or-death reasons or for urgent travel plans, like a family death. Those will only be available at the Trenton office, and there are no guarantees. Travelers at Newark Airport face delays as well as deadline Reminders about Real ID are all over Newark Liberty International Airport, where travelers have been dealing with delays and cancellations for more than a week. Alicia Powell and her family are grateful they're flying Tuesday, not Wednesday. "That would be worse for sure. We don't want any other reasons to be stuck at the airport," Powell said. Rush for Real ID appointments in New Jersey A CBS analysis conducted last month found that 30 states were less than 70% compliant ahead of the Real ID deadline. At last update, New Jersey was 17% compliant, and New York was 43% compliant. "The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission has been working non-stop to help as many eligible New Jerseyans as possible obtain a Real ID. Our challenges are not unique to New Jersey--every state in the nation is facing similar pressures as the deadline approaches," NJMVC spokesperson William Connolly said last month. "Our state has made Real IDs available for the past five and a half years—since September 2019. We are currently issuing approximately 23,000 Real ID's per week and remain focused on delivering efficient service and to ensure that every eligible New Jerseyan can secure one." New Jersey's MVC added thousands of Real ID appointments on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays in the months leading up to the deadline, and it says hundreds of appointments are added each day. The Murphy administration has pointed to several reasons for the state's low compliance, including the fact that the it uses an appointment-based system, and that 79% of New Jersey residents already have passports, impacting how many need to get Real ID now. Additionally, some residents who are eligible for driver's licenses are not eligible for Real ID. At an MVC office in Rahway, some were still unable to get a Real ID appointment. "I am going to be traveling soon, and I waited until the last minute to get the Real ID. Right now, there is no appointments around New Jersey," Union County resident Manny Nunez said. "It got it. It is always good when I am traveling," Mark Cosmeus of Union County said. How to get a Real ID If you already have a New Jersey driver's license, visit the MVC website to make an appointment to upgrade to a Real ID. If your license expires within three months, you can get a Real ID at a license renewal appointment. If your license expires after that, you need to book a Real ID, non-renewal appointment. If you do not have a New Jersey driver's license, you can get a Real ID at a non-driver ID appointment. Residents who just moved to New Jersey can get a Real ID at an out-of-state transfer appointment, and new drivers can get one after passing their road test. Applicants will need to provide two proofs of residence, a verifiable Social Security number and certain identity documents that add up to 6 Real ID points. CLICK HERE for a closer look at what to bring.
CBS News
06-05-2025
- CBS News
Here's what New Jersey residents need to know about Real ID before flying tomorrow
The Real ID deadline is Wednesday, May 7, and New Jersey is said to have the lowest compliance of any state. All U.S. travelers are required to switch over to Real ID or use an enhanced form of identification, like a passport, to fly domestically starting Wednesday. But if you're hoping for a last-minute appointment, think again. Early Tuesday morning, the state's Motor Vehicle Commission website had no slots available until July. So what happens if you have to fly? Transportation Security Administration officials say travelers who show up at the airport without a valid form of ID will still be able to board domestic flights during this first phase, but they will face additional screening and wait times. "The best piece of advice I can give is go to click on the REAL ID link. There's a very comprehensive and thought out list for all the IDs that are acceptable to REAL ID, and I think some folks may be pleasantly surprised they have one of those, other than that drivers license that everyone seems to focus as the only ID," a TSA official told CBS News New York. The MVC also says it will offer emergency appointments for travelers who need to board domestic flights within 14 days for life-or-death reasons or for urgent travel plans, like a family death. Those will only be available at the Trenton office, and there are no guarantees. New Jersey Real ID appointment A CBS analysis conducted last month found that 30 states were less than 70% compliant ahead of the Real ID deadline. At last update, New Jersey was 17% compliant, and New York was 43% compliant. "The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission has been working non-stop to help as many eligible New Jerseyans as possible obtain a Real ID. Our challenges are not unique to New Jersey--every state in the nation is facing similar pressures as the deadline approaches," NJMVC spokesperson William Connolly said last month. "Our state has made Real IDs available for the past five and a half years—since September 2019. We are currently issuing approximately 23,000 Real ID's per week and remain focused on delivering efficient service and to ensure that every eligible New Jerseyan can secure one." New Jersey's MVC added thousands of Real ID appointments on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays in the months leading up to the deadline, and it says hundreds of appointments are added each day. The Murphy administration has pointed to several reasons for the state's low compliance, including the fact that the it uses an appointment-based system, and that many New Jersey residents already have passports, impacting how many need to get Real ID now. Additionally, some residents who are eligible for driver's licenses are not eligible for Real ID. How to get a Real ID If you already have a New Jersey driver's license, visit the MVC website to make an appointment to upgrade to a Real ID. If your license expires within three months, you can get a Real ID at a license renewal appointment. If your license expires after that, you need to book a Real ID, non-renewal appointment. If you do not have a New Jersey driver's license, you can get a Real ID at a non-driver ID appointment. Residents who just moved to New Jersey can get a Real ID at an out-of-state transfer appointment, and new drivers can get one after passing their road test. Applicants will need to provide two proofs of residence, a verifiable Social Security number and certain identity documents that add up to 6 Real ID points. CLICK HERE for a closer look at what to bring.
