According to the ഡനെല്ലൻ പൊലീസ് വകുപ്പ്, an officer dressed in a കുറ്റിച്ചെടിയുടെ വേഷത്തിൽ resembling a roadside bush issued 74 citations during a six-hour distracted driving enforcement operation in New Jersey.
New Jersey Police Target Distracted Driving With Undercover Bush Disguise
Police departments continuously test new methods to catch motorists using mobile phones behind the wheel. In New Jersey, the ഡനെല്ലൻ പൊലീസ് വകുപ്പ് executed a unique traffic enforcement strategy by stationing an officer in a downtown commercial area disguised from head to toe in artificial foliage, holding binoculars while blending seamlessly into the roadside brush.
“ഞങ്ങളുടെ ‘ചെടിയെ’ നിങ്ങൾക്ക് മനസിലായോ? എന്നാൽ ഡ്രൈവിംഗിടയിൽ ഫോണിൽ മുഖം പൂഴ്ത്തിയിരുന്ന ഡ്രൈവർമാർക്ക് അതുകാണാൻ കഴിഞ്ഞിട്ടുണ്ടാകില്ല!” the ഡനെല്ലൻ പൊലീസ് വകുപ്പ് stated in a Facebook post detailing the operation.
During the six-hour deployment in the busy downtown district, officers targeted motorists who failed to keep their eyes on the road. According to department figures, the operation resulted in 74 traffic citations issued exclusively for mobile device use.
New Jersey Hands-Free Driving Laws and Penalties
State regulations strictly prohibit motorists from handling handheld electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle. According to New Jersey traffic statutes, fines for a first-time hands-free violation start at $200 (approximately 19,000 INR).
Repeat offenders face significantly steeper financial penalties. According to state guidelines, a second offense carries fines up to $600 (approximately 57,000 INR). Motorists who accumulate three violations risk a mandatory 90-day driver’s license suspension.
“ഫോണിൽ വരുന്ന സന്ദേശമോ നോട്ടിഫിക്കേഷനോ അല്പം കഴിഞ്ഞ് നോക്കാവുന്നതേയുള്ളൂ. സ്ക്രീനുകളിലല്ല, റോഡിലാണ് നിങ്ങളുടെ ശ്രദ്ധ ഉണ്ടാകേണ്ടത്” the ഡനെല്ലൻ പൊലീസ് വകുപ്പ് noted in its public advisory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What triggered the ഡനെല്ലൻ പൊലീസ് വകുപ്പ്’s bush disguise operation?
According to the department, officers used the undercover roadside disguise to crack down on motorists illegally using mobile phones while driving through a busy downtown area.
How many tickets were issued during the New Jersey operation?
According to police records, officers issued 74 citations for distracted driving during the six-hour enforcement window.
What are the fines for using a phone while driving in New Jersey?
First-time offenders face fines starting at $200, while repeat violators face penalties up to $600 and potential license suspensions after three infractions, according to state traffic laws.
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