Why 137 Drivers Were Pulled Over in Atlantic County, NJ

Police across Atlantic County stopped more than 100 drivers in a single day as part of a coordinated traffic safety crackdown aimed at reducing deadly crashes on local roads.

The Atlantic County Association of Chiefs of Police (ACACP) states that it has partnered with other groups in pursuing New Jersey's "Target Zero" vision of eliminating deaths from vehicle crashes.

How Many Drivers Were Stopped and Why

To make that happen, back on Friday, January 16th, the Atlantic City, Absecon, Brigantine, Egg Harbor Township, Hamilton Township, Hammonton, Mullica Township, Pleasantville, and Stockton University Police Departments and the Atlantic County Sheriff's Office conducted coordinated traffic enforcement efforts.

According to the ACACP, officers stopped a total of 137 motorists, resulting in two DWI arrests in Atlantic City and Egg Harbor Township, while issuing a total of 106 traffic summonses for violations in those jurisdictions.

Two additional arrests were made by Stockton University Police and the Atlantic County Sheriff's Office.

Salem County NJ sheriff's officer stopping a vehicle - Photo: Google Maps

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Trending in a Better Direction

These efforts are being made so that the recent decrease in traffic-related fatalities continues. In 2024, 58 people died on Atlantic County's roadways, which was a ten-year high. That number dropped to 34 last year.

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Officials encourage area drivers to slow down, obey speed limits, stop at intersections with traffic signals, eliminate distracted driving by putting phones down, be more attentive to surroundings, and not drive impaired.

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Chris Coleman, a South Jersey native, is the brand manager for WPG Talk Radio 95.5 FM and afternoon on-air personality on WPUR Cat Country 107.3 in Atlantic City, NJ. He joined the station in February 1998 and covers news, events, and stories of interest across Southern New Jersey for Townsquare Media. Story tips: chris.coleman@townsquaremedia.com