The Plumsted
Township Police Department takes traffic safety very seriously.
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Our photo shows just one method we use to
reduce the accident and fatality rate. Several Highways that can become
congested and are heavily traveled bisect the township. Routes 537, 528, and
539 all run though the township and provide commuters connections to other
municipalities and points of interest.
In an effort to reduce accident
and injuries, the Police Dept. participates in several activities:
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Mobilization |
In 2002 the Plumsted Police Department
will participate with law enforcement agencies across the country in cracking
down on drivers who do not buckle up themselves or their children, and drivers
who drink and drive. This years Mobilizations will be May 20-27 and November
25-December 1. This effort includes increased public awareness, warnings,
traffic stops, stationary observation points, and media releases.
The Police Department works cooperatively
with the Ocean County Engineer and State Department of Transportation to
re-evaluate roadways with traffic concerns. Roadways with identified or
potential problems are reviewed by the Police Department. Records are compiled
and observations are made. The Police then coordinate with the township
committee liaison and forward requests for review to the County
Engineer.
The following roadways are under review at this time:
Evergreen Road- Speed Limit review between Main St. and Bright Rd.
C.R. 537 & Evergreen Rd.-Traffic Signal, road widening
O.C. Rt. 528
(Lakewood Road) between Hawkin and C.R. 539- Speed Limits, no passing zones
Hawkin Rd & C.R. 528- Traffic Signal-Speed Reduction
The
following roadways are pending:
Re-alignment of Hopkins Rd. at C.R. 539
Reconstruction and Resurfacing of C.R. 539
The Police Department works with the New
Egypt School System to insure the safe arrival and departure of our students.
The Police Department presently employs 6 crossing guards that work during the
school hours to safely cross school children and pedestrians at critical
intersections on the way to and from school.
The Police also provide
officers for traffic enforcement, and are involved in site reviews, speaking
with parents, and a cooperative effort to inform the parents and motorists of
proper and safe motoring in the area of the schools.
Through various grants and money provided
by the State of New Jersey and the Courts, Police officers work overtime on
special DWI patrols. These patrols target intoxicated drivers and traffic
enforcement of the drinking driving laws. A special emphasis is placed on
underage drinking and driving.
Through media such as newspapers, radio,
public speaking, public appearances at community events, and this web site, the
Police Department promotes prevention and compliance. Part of the awareness
campaign is the use of the Departments Sped Monitoring Board. The board is
placed in strategic locations where speeding has been identified as a
contributing problem to safety. The monitor may be used alone or in conjunction
with an officer operating radar in the near vicinity.
The Bicycle Safety program provides a
police officer to inspect a bicycle and the rider's equipment for compliance
with safety regulations and NJ law. We provide brochures and outreach at
community events. We conduct "Bike Rodeos" certain events. The Bike Rodeo
provides the opportunity for the cycling enthusiast to test his or her skills
in such areas as riding within lines, turning, cornering, stopping and balance.
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