Crime & Safety

New School Zone Speed Limit Takes Effect

Limit reduced to 20 mph during certain parts of weekdays while school is in session.

New 20-miles-per-hour speed limits have taken effect in school zones around Hackettstown.

The new signs have been installed in the areas of Washington Street between Warren and Church streets, Madison Street between Church and Warren streets, Warren Street between Washington Street and the high school driveway and Fifth Avenue between Reese and Grand avenues.

The 20-mph school zones are in effect Monday to Friday while school is in session between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m., between noon and 1 p.m. and between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. The new speed limit will be strictly enforced, Sgt. Darren Tynan said.

The speed limit will be 25 mph during all other times.

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