move over law

Atlantic City Police Officer Joseph Kelly Jr. was hit by a pickup driver from Manahawkin as he was conducting traffic control at the scene of an accident along Route 30.

Here's a refresher, in case you completely missed the launch a state law earlier this year.

Taking it 10, 15, or 20 miles per hour slower is really up to a motorist's discretion if a specific, temporary limit is not visible, the state Department of Transportation said.

The measure is a takeoff on the state's longstanding "move over" law, and was signed by Gov. Phil Murphy last August.

AAA data finds many drivers have not grasped the danger they pose to roadside workers by not following the "Move Over" law.

Let me just preface this article by saying…as a motorist, a cyclist, and at one time a moped owner, I understand the rationale of being courteous to others on the road and trying and practice a high level of etiquette. Unfortunately, I think it is safe to say everyone has experienced a time when someone who shares the road by other means of transportation, has not extended the same amount of courtesy.

How did drivers do on Ocean County roads over a portion of the holiday weekend?

Witnesses have come forward to describe the vehicle that hit an Ocean Township Police Officer last week.

A Brick Police Officer narrowly avoided injury after a car sped on by and smashed into his cruiser that was pulled over on the side of the road as he was conducting a motor vehicle stop.

Police in Ocean Township are looking for witnesses who saw a driver sideswipe a patrol car and knock an officer to the ground on Route 18 southbound Thursday evening.

A bill that would strengthen protection for emergency workers including police officers from being hit by people ignoring the "Move Over Law" was signed into law on Monday by Governor Phil Murphy.

A decade after New Jersey enacted its ‘move over’ law, it is looking for ways to get more drivers to comply – including motor vehicle points, for some.