The officers of the
Traffic
Enforcement
Unit
are responsible for many different duties within the Township.
Officers in the Unit handle day to day complaints and issues such as
parking, speeding and other moving violations, view Obstructions, work
zones and roadway hazards. To complete these duties the officers are
trained and educated in various technical fields such as crash
investigation and reconstruction, traffic engineering and specialized
traffic enforcement. The unit works closely with several agencies and
offices to ensure the safe transportation of persons, vehicles and
property through the township. Some of these include: Robbinsville
Township Board of Education Transportation Department, the New Jersey
Department of Transportation and the New Jersey Division of Highway
Traffic Safety. Lastly the Traffic
Enforcement
Unit
is responsible for supervising the township's school crossing guards and
tow service's.
Currently
there are 4 officers assigned to the Unit,
Lt.
Scott M. Texidor , Ptl. Wayne
Haugh, Ptl. Thomas Egan and Ptl. William Swanhart.
The
Traffic
Enforcement
Unit is supervised by Lt.
Scott M. Texidor. These highly skilled professionals are responsible
for investigating serious and fatal motor vehicle accidents in
addition to other duties to include:
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Responsibility for
providing traffic flow plans for major events.
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Making use of
specialized equipment such as the variable message board, speed
trailer, traffic laser, digital imaging, motorcycles and Trax-plus
traffic counter.
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Coordinating joint
enforcement details in conjunction with the New Jersey State
Department of Transportation and the New Jersey State Motor Vehicle
Commission.
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Participating in
regular projects such as Occupant safety “Click-it-or-ticket”, DWI
“You Drink You Drive You Lose”, and “Aggressive Driver” campaigns.
Liaison with State and County Officials.
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Special Enforcement
details.
There are several
safety programs available to the public. The officers in Traffic are
able to present traffic related safety talks.
Safety message
Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death
of children over the age of six months in the United States. The proper
use of child safety seats is one of the simplest and most effective
methods available for protecting the lives of our young children in the
event of a motor vehicle accident.
Please make sure that children are properly protected
while traveling in a motor vehicle. Only the correct use of child safety
seats will offer the protection your child needs. So please be aware of
the facts listed on this web page regarding the proper use of child
safety seats, and drive sober, safe and buckled.
There are over forty different types of car seats on the
market today. Each one must meet federal standards and all provide good
protection for your child when used correctly. The "right" seat for you
is largely a matter of personal choice. Choose a seat you feel
comfortable with, read the instructions carefully, and use the seat
correctly on every trip. Correct us is easy if you follow four simple
steps:
1.Read
the manufacturer's instructions for your car seat.
2. Select the correct seat for your child and utilize seat correctly
• Newborn – infant carrier or (rear-facing)
convertible
• Toddler (over 1 year and 20 lbs.) convertible seat
(forward-facing) or forward-
facing only seat
• Children (to 8 years old or 80 lbs.) booster seat
(high back, backless or integrated) per NJ law.
3. Properly secure child restraint with seat belt or LATCH system (Lower
Anchors & Tethers for
Children)
• Harness straps should be “snug” (no slack in
harness) and retainer clip should be positioned
armpit level
4. Secure the safety seat with a safety belt.
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Anchoring the seat properly with a seat belt is critical.
A
seat that is not buckled securely to the car can tip over, slide
sideways, or, in a crash, be ejected from the car completely. Check
your instructions to find out how to route the seat belt properly
and fasten it tightly.
For more information please
visit the state website for child seats
www.nj.gov/lps/hts/childseats/index.html
For information
about GDL (Graduated Driver License) Frequently Asked Questions
please visit the website below for more information
http://www.njteendriving.com/gdldecal-faqs#3
