JACKSON — Police in the township will ramp up traffic enforcement efforts from now through September as part of an initiative aimed at reducing motor vehicle crashes and improving roadway safety.
The enforcement campaign is supported by a Sustained Enforcement Grant from the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety. Locally, the funding is administered through the Crash Abatement and Tactics (C.A.T.) program.
Officials said the effort comes in response to a significant number of crashes recorded last year.
In 2025, the township documented 1,629 motor vehicle incidents. Among those, the department’s Traffic Safety Unit investigated 29 crashes involving serious injuries, including 11 that resulted in fatalities.
Authorities emphasized that increased traffic volume has made ongoing enforcement and driver education critical. Officers will be assigned to areas identified as high-risk for collisions, with a focus on common contributing factors.
Enforcement will target violations such as speeding, running red lights, distracted driving, failure to wear seat belts, right-of-way infractions and impaired driving. Police said drivers who violate traffic laws may face citations or be provided education on safe driving practices.
The department said its primary objective is to enhance public awareness while reducing the number of severe and fatal crashes on local roadways.
