In July 2023, New Jersey state troopers began writing far fewer tickets on highways and rural roads, leading to an 81% decrease in citations for various violations.
The drop in enforcement has been accompanied by a notable increase in motor vehicle crashes, indicating a concerning correlation between reduced policing and road safety.
The slowdown in traffic enforcement has triggered a criminal investigation by the New Jersey attorney general, amid concerns over racial disparities in policing methods.
Troopers expressed anxiety over potential career ramifications following a report highlighting racial disparities, fearing that strict adherence to new rules could lead to arbitrary penalties for minor infractions.
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