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In Westfield, Chief Christopher Battiloro says to expect heightened enforcement of speed limits as local children get ready to go back to school. Police cars with "ghost lettering" that's more difficult to spot as well as motorcycles equipped to issue tickets electronically will help to combat speeding.
“This is not intended to be a surprise operation,” Battiloro said. “Everyone should know that our efforts are focused on this priority for the foreseeable future, and hopefully that will result in fewer infractions.”
In Hillside, expect to see 'Cops in the Crosswalk" Friday. This effort is meant to encourage observance of a law that requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk. Drivers are encouraged to "Stop and Stay Stopped" when a person is in a crosswalk.
The potential penalties for this violation are considerable: a $200 fine, 2 points, and possibly even a penalty of community service along with insurance charges, according to a schedule of penalties posted by the state.
Linden and Union, meanwhile, are taking part in the semiannual "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign to fight drunk driving. The campaign, which coincides with the Labor Day holiday, runs through Sept. 3. More than 100 police departments across the state have received grants to for the initiative, which resulted in nearly 1,200 DWI arrests last summer.
The same campaign is also held during the December holiday season.
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