NJ Assemblyman Kean Advocates for Driver’s License Reciprocity Agreement With Israel

By Hamodia Staff

In an effort to eliminate administrative hurdles and foster stronger international ties,

New Jersey Assemblyman Sean T. Kean has asked Governor Phil Murphy to consider a driver’s license reciprocity agreement with Israel, similar to agreements that Governor Murphy has established with South Korea and Taiwan as part of the Choose New Jersey East Asia economic mission.

The driver’s license reciprocity was implemented through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) and both the National Police Agency of the Republic of Korea and the Taiwan Ministry of Transportation and Communications.

Under such an agreement, Israeli citizens living in New Jersey, and New Jersey residents living in Israel, could convert their driver’s licenses without undergoing the traditional application process, thus eliminating red tape in obtaining a driver’s license and smoothing the transition when moving between the two countries.

“This arrangement eliminates administrative hurdles, fosters stronger international ties, and enhances the quality of life for residents in both regions,” wrote Assemblyman Sean Kean.

“Israel, like South Korea and Taiwan, is a key partner with whom New Jersey maintains strong economic and diplomatic ties. Further, many New Jersey residents have family and friends in Israel.”