Crime & Safety
NJ State Police To Have DUI Checkpoint On May 1
The NJSP is looking to curtail DUI-related accidents.
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BELMAR-The New Jersey State Police will be setting up a checkpoint in Belmar on May 1.
According to a press release, the goal of this checkpoint is to reduce the number of accidents caused by drivers driving under the influence.
At this checkpoint, troopers will be looking for signs of impairment, so if you plan on drinking, either have a designated driver, call for either a cab, Uber, or Lyft, or stay where you are.
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The State Police also ask that If you see someone you believe is posing a hazard because of poor driving behaviors, dial #77 from a hands-free mobile device to contact the NJSP’s aggressive driver tip line and make a report, including a description of the vehicle and occupants, a location and direction, and a license plate.
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