Jersey City has intensified traffic enforcement, and drivers are already feeling the impact. Since the city restored a dedicated traffic unit in May, police have issued about 8,000 summonses.
After nearly a decade without a specialized traffic unit, Jersey City brought the team back this spring, including motorcycle officers focused on speeding, double parking, blocked intersections, and other violations that contribute to congestion and unsafe streets.
Police are paying particular attention to Kennedy Boulevard, where the speed limit is 25 mph, as well as Route 440, where vehicles that remain in intersections after the light changes can quickly worsen traffic backups.
According to Jersey City Police Chief Bobby Kearns, the goal is to change driver behavior, especially during busy morning commuting hours when many motorists are in a hurry. Since the unit returned in May, officers have issued approximately 8,000 summonses.
City officials say the increased enforcement may already be producing results. Traffic crashes, including crashes involving pedestrians, are down about 10 percent this summer. Jersey City recorded three traffic fatalities last year, while one has been reported so far this year.
Illegal Parking Is Also Under Scrutiny
The city is also paying closer attention to illegally parked vehicles. Police say parking-related complaints handled by enforcement officers have increased by roughly 18 to 20 percent.
Residents can report traffic and parking problems through the city’s Word on the Street (WOTS) app.
Jersey City is also accepting proposals for a pilot program involving parking enforcement cameras, similar to technology previously tested in neighboring Hoboken.
The mayor’s office has also described stronger parking enforcement as a potential source of additional revenue as the city faces financial pressure.
For drivers, the message is clear: Jersey City is watching more closely this summer — both how you drive and where you park.
Source: News 12 New Jersey
By NJ RADAR Team