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bogota
police department
More Police Officers are
killed every year in traffic related incidents than any other cause of death.
2008 marks the 11th year in a row that traffic deaths outpaced
gunshot wounds. Recently the New Jersey legislature passed 39:4-92.2,
http://www.nj.com/news/jjournal/index.ssf?/base/news-3/123364595919730.xml&coll=3
, requiring motorists to move to the left or slow down below the speed limit
when approaching a police officer on the side of the road. Please be aware of
our Police Officers when driving and remember to “Give Us A Brake”. Drive
safely!
 
http://www.nleomf.com/TheMemorial/Facts/2008_endyear_report.pdf
39:4-92.2
Procedure for motorist approaching stationary authorized emergency vehicle, tow
truck, highway maintenance or emergency service vehicle.
1. a. The
operator of a motor vehicle approaching a stationary authorized emergency
vehicle as defined in R.S.39:1-1 that is displaying a flashing, blinking or
alternating red or blue light or, any configuration of lights containing one of
these colors, shall approach the authorized emergency vehicle with due caution
and shall, absent any other direction by a law enforcement officer, proceed as
follows:
(1)Make a lane
change into a lane not adjacent to the authorized emergency vehicle if possible
in the existing safety and traffic conditions; or
(2)If a lane
change pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection a. of this section would be
impossible, prohibited by law or unsafe, reduce the speed of the motor vehicle
to a reasonable and proper speed for the existing road and traffic conditions,
which speed shall be less than the posted speed limit, and be prepared to stop.
b.The operator
of a motor vehicle approaching a stationary tow truck as defined in section 1 of
P.L.1999, c.396 (C.39:3-84.6) that is displaying a flashing amber light or a
stationary highway maintenance or emergency service vehicle that is operated by
the State, an authority or a county or municipality and displaying flashing
yellow, amber, or red lights shall approach the vehicle with due caution and
shall, absent any other direction by a law enforcement officer, proceed as
follows:
(1)Make a lane
change into a lane not adjacent to the tow truck or highway maintenance or
emergency service vehicle if possible in the existing safety and traffic
conditions; or
(2)If a lane
change under paragraph (1) of subsection b. of this section would be impossible,
prohibited by law or unsafe, reduce the speed of the motor vehicle to a
reasonable and proper speed for the existing road and traffic conditions, which
speed shall be less than the posted speed limit, and be prepared to stop.
c.A violation
of this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100 and not more
than $500.
L.2009, c.5,
s.1.
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