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NJ’s Supreme Court to decide today on teen license plate decals

TRENTON, NJ — Young drivers in New Jersey may soon learn whether they need to display red decals on their vehicle license plates.

The state Supreme Court is due to issue a ruling Monday on whether “Kyleigh’s Law” violates privacy and leaves young motorists vulnerable to predators.

Named for a New Jersey teenager who was killed in a 2006 crash, the measure is meant to aid police in enforcing restricted privileges for young drivers. It was upheld last year by a state appeals court.

A report issued by the state attorney general last year stated only one incident was reported to police. A 17-year-old female whose vehicle had a red decal was stopped by a man in a dark car with flashing lights, impersonating a police officer.