Red Bank Police to Crack Down
on Dangerous Roadway Violations
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on crosswalk violations through May 31, 2022 as part of New Jer-
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cation Campaign. The high visibility law enforcement initiative will target
motorists who fail to stop for pedestrians within crosswalks as well as
addressing dangerous behaviors by pedestrians.
the most densely populated state in the nation, pedestrian safety is a
major issue in New Jersey.
In 2019, 176 pedestrians were killed in New Jersey, which represented
32 percent of the motor vehicle fatalities in the state that year.
Nationally, pedestrians represent 16 percent of motor vehicle fatalities,
on average. During the 10-year period from 2010 to 2019, there were
1,604 pedestrian fatalities in New Jersey, an average of 160 per year.
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As part of its ongoing efforts to improve pedestrian safety throughout
the borough, the Red Bank Police Department applied for and re-
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ment will utilize this funding to conduct pedestrian safety educational
Additionally, the Borough of Red Bank will continue to actively sup-
As a result of these combined efforts, the Borough of Red Bank aims
to effectively educate motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians in an effort to
reduce crashes.
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