Traffic & Transit
Bloomfield Cops Launch New Traffic Crackdown: Here’s What To Avoid
There's a new traffic enforcement campaign in Bloomfield involving crosswalks. Here's what local drivers need to know.
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Don’t park next to a crosswalk. That’s the message Bloomfield police have for local drivers as they ramp up a new traffic enforcement campaign.
Earlier this week, police announced they are cracking down on motorists who park too close to crosswalks in Bloomfield.
How close is too close? Parking within 25 feet of a crosswalk is prohibited, authorities said.
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Police are increasing patrols and will be ticketing people who violate the law, authorities added.
According to the BPD, parking near crosswalks blocks visibility for drivers and pedestrians alike – putting lives at risk.
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The goal of the campaign is to protect pedestrians, improve visibility and prevent car crashes, police said.
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