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Snow/Ice Removal Law enacted October 19, 2009
The State of New Jersey recently passed a law which states that an operator of a motor vehicle has a legal duty to make all reasonable efforts to remove accumulated ice or snow from exposed surfaces prior to operating a motor vehicle. "Surfaces" include, but are not limited to, the hood, trunk, windshield, windows, and roof of the motor vehicle (or a trailer being drawn by a motor vehicle). Violators are subject to a fine up to $75 for each offense regardless of whether any snow or ice is dislodged from the motor vehicle. Furthermore, the law provides for very severe penalties for the person in physical control of a vehicle if another person is injured by ice or snow dislodge that should have otherwise been removed.
Safe Driving
Now more than ever it is important that all residents remain attentive when driving throughout the township. Residents can contribute significantly to the police department’s traffic safety efforts by voluntarily complying with the traffic regulations and demonstrating common courtesy to other motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The numerous changes in traffic patterns throughout Lacey Township require that motorists maintain heightened awareness of not only their vehicle actions but also the possible actions of other motorists (e.g., lane changes, slowing to a stop to prepare for a left turn, etc.).
Make Locking Your Vehicle a Matter of Common Practice
The Lacey Township Police Department is requesting that residents lock their vehicles as a matter of common practice. Consistently, the thefts which occur from motor vehicles are limited to those vehicles left unlocked and easily accessible. The practice of locking your vehicle can save you from the disconcerting realization that someone entered your vehicle during the late night hours and removed money, electronics, and any other items of value.
Officer Tsarnas Honored by MADD
Lacey Township Police Officer Dimitri Tsarnas was honored in June of 2008 by the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) organization at their annual awards ceremony held in South Brunswick, New Jersey. Chief William Nally accompanied Officer Tsarnas to the ceremony. Officer Tsarnas was honored for his consistent and dedicated efforts to keep our roadways safe by diligently enforcing the DWI laws of this state.
Officer Tsarnas and Chief William Nally at the MADD ceremony
Emergency Contact Information via Cell Phone
The New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) in conjunction with fourteen notable New Jersey based associations have devised a standardized and universal method for retrieving emergency contact information from cellular telephones of incapacitated victims. They use the term "ICE" which stands for "in case of emergency." This process of "icing" your cell phone involves entering the name and telephone number of your chosen emergency contact person in the address book of your cell phone with the name preceded by the letters "ICE" (i.e., ICE-Mom). In the event of an emergency, ambulance, paramedic, and/or hospital personnel can review the address book of the phone and look for the "ICE" entry. This will allow emergency medical personnel to quickly call your emergency contact to obtain vital medical information and make decisions about your care. For further information log onto www.NJHA.com.
Bicycle Helmet Law
Effective March 1, 2006, New Jersey's Bicycle Helmet Law will change. Young people under the age of 17 will be required to wear an approved helmet when cycling, roller skating, inline skating, or skateboarding. The law currently affects riders under the age of 14.
For more information on the new law and other bicycle safety issues, please go to The Divisions's website at www.saferoads.com |
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