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'Cops In Crosswalks' Enforcement In Bloomfield This Month

Caution: that pedestrian you fail to yield to may be a police officer. 

Bloomfield police will be cracking down this month on drivers who fail to give pedestrians in crosswalks the right-of-way

Bloomfield police will be cracking down this month on drivers who fail to give pedestrians in crosswalks the right-of-way

Photo Credit: State of New Jersey

Police in Bloomfield this month are focusing on drivers who don't stop for people in crosswalks. Undercover officers will pose as pedestrians at dozens of crosswalks and will notify officers in patrol cars when motorists fail to yield. 

Under state law, drivers must come to a complete stop for people using a crosswalk. Penalties include license points, a fine and insurance surcharges. 

“Residents of Bloomfield should feel safe crossing our streets with their families. Hopefully this initiative will educate drivers and residents alike,” said Mayor Michael Venezia. 

The Bloomfield Police Department is doing amazing work with undercover officers participating to keep this town a safe place for everyone on the road. We have seen success with our ‘Cops in Crosswalks’ operations for over 10 years and we are certain that this success will continue.”

“We are focusing this operation around education. We are aiming to teach residents about pedestrian rights and laws to prevent accidents this month, and beyond,” said Director of Public Safety Samuel DeMaio. “Additionally we have Bloomfield officers conducting radar enforcement campaigns to further reassure that distracted and unsafe driving has no place in Bloomfield.”

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