The Division of Highway Traffic Safety has announced that its annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign begins tomorrow, Friday, December 3, 3021 and will run through January 1, 2022. A total of 106 law enforcement agencies throughout the State have been issued grants totaling $632,520 to increase patrols and DWI checkpoints.
“The goal of our ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ holiday campaign is to protect the motoring public and save lives by raising awareness of the risks and penalties associated with impaired driving and cracking down on violators,” Director of Division of Highway Traffic Safety Eric Heitmann said earlier this week. “Today we’re giving everyone fair warning that the campaign launches on Friday and anyone driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can expect to be pulled over and arrested.”
Last year’s campaign resulted in 590 DWI/DUI (alcohol/drug) arrests and the issuance of more than 3,900 tickets for speeding and seatbelt violations.
According to the article published by NJ.com (which can be found here), this year, the 106 law enforcement agencies that have received grants are:
ATLANTIC
- Absecon $2,880
- Brigantine $2,400
- Galloway $9,000
- Hamilton $8,400
- Hammonton $6,000
- Linwood $6,000
- Mullica $6,000
- Northfield $2,400
- Pleasantville $6,000
- Ventnor $1,440
BERGEN
- Bergenfield $6,000
- Cliffside Park $6,000
- Fair Lawn $6,000
- Fairview $6,000
- Franklin Lakes $6,000
- Leonia $6,000
- New Milford $6,000
- Oakland $6,000
- Oradell $6,000
- Paramus $6,000
- South Hackensack $6,000
- Teaneck $6,000
- Woodcliff Lake $6,000
BURLINGTON
- Cinnaminson $6,000
- Evesham $8,400
- Mount Laurel $7,500
- New Hanover $6,000
- Pemberton $8,400
CAMDEN
- Camden County $9,000
- Gloucester $7,500
- Haddon Heights $6,000
- Stratford $6,000
CAPE MAY
- Lower Twp. $7,500
- Middle Twp. $7,500
CUMBERLAND
- Millville $8,400
- Vineland $10,500
ESSEX
- Bloomfield $7,500
- Fairfield $6,000
- Glen Ridge $6,000
- Maplewood $6,000
GLOUCESTER
- Glassboro $7,500
- Monroe $7,500
- Washington $9,000
HUDSON
- Bayonne $7,500
- Jersey City $12,000
- North Bergen $8,400
HUNTERDON
- Clinton Township $6,000
- Frenchtown $2,400
- Holland $2,400
- Lebanon $2,400
- Raritan $2,400
- Tewksbury $2,400
- West Amwell $2,400
MERCER
- East Windsor $6,000
- Ewing $8,400
- Hamilton $9,000
MIDDLESEX
- Metuchen $6,000
- Middlesex Borough $6,000
- Monroe $6,000
- New Brunswick $9,000
- North Brunswick $7,500
- Old Bridge $9,000
- Perth Amboy $6,000
- Plainsboro $6,000
- South Brunswick $7,500
MONMOUTH
- Brielle $6,000
- Howell $10,500
- Keyport $6,000
- Middletown $6,000
- Monmouth County Sheriff $6,000
MORRIS
- Dover $6,000
- Jefferson $7,500
- Morris Township $6,000
- Parsippany-Troy Hills $7,500
OCEAN
- Barnegat $6,000
- Jackson $8,400
- Lacey $6,000
- Ocean Gate $6,000
- Pine Beach $6,000
- Point Pleasant Beach $6,000
- Seaside Heights $6,000
PASSAIC
- Haledon $6,000
- Hawthorne $6,000
- Paterson $10,500
- West Milford $6,000
- Woodland Park $6,000
SOMERSET
- Bernards $2,400
- Branchburg $2,400
- Bridgewater $2,400
- Franklin $2,400
- Hillsborough $2,400
- Manville $2,400
- Montgomery $2,400
- North Plainfield $2,400
- Peapack Gladstone $2,400
- Raritan $2,400
- Somerset County Sheriff $2,400
- South Bound Brook $2,400
- Warren $2,400
SUSSEX
- Hopatcong $6,000
- Sparta $6,000
UNION
- Cranford $6,000
- Elizabeth $6,000
- Linden $10,500
- Roselle $6,000
- Union Township $9,000
If you or a loved one is arrested as a part of the campaign or charged with DWI/DUI under any other circumstances, the consequences can be serious. In certain cases, your ability to operate a motor vehicle in the State of New Jersey can be suspended. Moreover, a DWI/DUI can mean exposure to a number of other penalties, including but not limited to substantial fines, surcharges, and increased insurance rates. Contact Alissa D. Hascup, Esq. for a free initial consultation to discuss your matter.
