Montgomery Police Participate In Statewide 'Goal Zero' Enforcement Campaign

MONTGOMERY, NJ — On Jan. 16, Montgomery Police conducted strategic traffic enforcement as part of The New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) statewide “Goal Zero” enforcement and awareness initiative.

The timing was deliberate and strategic, targeting the high-risk Friday afternoon "getaway" period that marked the start of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday weekend, one of the most congested travel periods of the winter season.

"Our department is proud to partner in the statewide traffic safety and enforcement initiative," said Police Chief Silvio Bet. "By increasing patrols, focusing on high-risk behaviors, and working collaboratively with our state and local partners, we aim to make our roads safer for everyone who lives, works, and travels here. We want every driver and passenger to get home safely at the end of the day."

The Goal Zero initiative aligns with New Jersey’s broader Target Zero vision, which aims to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries through a comprehensive approach that combines enforcement, engineering, education and community engagement.

NJSACOP continues to work closely with the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety to support and coordinate strategic traffic enforcement, which the men and women in law enforcement are ready to deliver.

The initiative builds on a year of remarkable progress in traffic safety, NJSACOP officials say. In 2025, New Jersey saw a reduction of more than 16 percent in fatal traffic crashes, a significant achievement that reflects the impact of coordinated enforcement, data-driven deployment and sustained public education.

Beyond the statistics, NJSACOP leaders emphasized the human impact behind the numbers. In 2025, the reduction meant 104 fewer fatal crashes, 104 fewer chaotic scenes that never happened, and 107 people alive today because of improved roadway safety.

Montgomery Police conducted 25 motor vehicle stops during the 4-hour enforcement period held between 3 and 7 p.m., issuing 20 traffic citations for violations of speeding, improper passing, using a handheld cell phone while driving, failure to stop, reckless driving, failure to yield at an intersection, failure to obey directions of a police officer, and driving an unregistered vehicle.

— Submitted by Montgomery Township Police Department