Summonses jump 81% in first week after Jersey City doubles traffic enforcement unit

Jersey City issued 1,495 traffic summonses in the first week after doubling its traffic enforcement unit to 19 officers, an 81% increase from the previous week. Mayor James Solomon stated the initiative aims to address persistent complaints regarding dangerous driving, such as speeding and running red lights. The expanded unit, which includes new motorcycles funded by forfeiture assets, is focusing enforcement efforts on high-traffic areas like Grand Street.