Police Say They'll Amp Up Speeding Enforcement In Stafford

STAFFORD, NJ — Are drivers speeding down your residential street? You're not the only one who's noticed that. And the Stafford Township Police Department says they're going to do something to fix it.

Chief James Haldenwang shared a letter to residents recently addressing complaints about speeding and reckless driving on certain streets, after a petition asking for better enforcement received more than 250 signatures.

"This is a clear indication of the community's desire for safer streets, and I take this request seriously," Haldenwang said of the petition.

Haldenwang emphasized that the department's goal is not to "issue tickets for the sake of revenue" and that they do not operate under a quota system, as New Jersey law forbids rewarding or disciplining officers for tickets and arrests.

"I cannot force officers to write tickets," Haldenwang wrote, but said officers would monitor streets where residents expressed concerns.

"I urge all drivers to adhere to traffic laws on all streets within Stafford Township," he said. "If you are caught speeding, you should expect to receive a ticket."

"Together, we can make Stafford Township a safer place for everyone," Haldenwang said.

You can read the full letter here.