N.J. Police Officer Disguised as Shrub Catches Distracted Drivers
What to Know
- The Dunellen Police Department conducted a distracted-driving enforcement operation using an officer dressed as a shrub to spot drivers violating New Jersey's handheld cellphone law.
- The six-hour operation took place along North Washington Avenue, a corridor with heavy vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
- Officers issued 74 citations during the enforcement campaign and urged drivers to keep their attention on the road.
Police issued the 74 citations during a six-hour span.
“Our ‘shrub’ was busy,” the department said in the post.
“Let this be a reminder: That text or notification can wait. Keep your eyes on the road, not your screen!” police added.
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