Clinton Township Newsletter

2 j u l y 2 0 2 4 W W W . C L I N T O N T W P N E W S L E T T E R . C O M Happy Fourth of July! Family Owned and Operated Over 70 Years U.S. Highway 22 E. Whitehouse NJ 08888 908•534•2125 www.vandorenoil.com e-mail: info@vandorenoil.com HEATING OIL • GASOLINE • DIESEL FUEL • BURNER SERVICE • POST-HOLE DIGGING ShopRite of Clinton, NJ 50 Walmart Plaza, Clinton, NJ (908) 730-6800 Fresh from the Farm We're proud to support local whenever we can, ensuring the freshest possible produce for you and your family. Ask Officer Raff: Dear Officer Raff, Since the weather started to warm up a few weeks ago, I've noticed A LOT more people out and about, walking around town. I've witnessed a few people dart out from in between parked cars to cross the street and I've also seen cars fail to stop for someone crossing in the crosswalk. Who has the right of way and what is the pedestrian law in New Jersey? Sincerely, Wary of Walkers Dear Wary, The warm weather definitely brings an increase in pedestrian traffic, so drivers should be very aware and alert while driving and pedestrians should be equally alert. Pedestrian safety is a two-way street, with both the pedestrian and vehicle operator bearing the responsibility. Pedestrians: n Always cross at corners, within marked crosswalks where available. n If crossing in other locations, yield the right of way to vehicles. Failure to obey the law carries a $54 fine (court costs additional; C.39:4-32, 33) n Look left, right and left again before crossing. Watch for turning cars. n Always walk facing traffic. n Obey traffic signals, especially "Walk/Don't Walk." n Remain alert! Don't assume that cars are going to stop. n Wear reflective clothing when walking at night. n Stay sober. Walking while impaired greatly increases your chances of being struck. Motorists: n Stop for pedestrians in marked crosswalks. Failure to stop carries a $200 (court costs additional) fine, a 2 point license penalty, 15 days community service, and insurance surcharges. (C.39:4-36) n Watch for pedestrians when turning right on red. n Obey speed limits. n Do not block or park in crosswalks. n Keep your windshield clean for maximum visibility. n Be alert for pedestrian at all times. (www.nj.gov/oag/hts/pedestrian.html) N a t i o N a l N i g h t o u t National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. This year, millions of neighbors will take part in National Night Out across thousands of communities from all fifty states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide on Tuesday, August 6. Join us for this fun-filled evening at Bundt Park from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm for free food, drinks and entertainment, with safety demonstrations, a chance to meet your first responders, exhibits, a classic car show and much, much more! We hope to see you there! Locally Owned and Operated by Phil & Diane Koury 185 Center St. Clinton 908.735.4499 Do you have questions for our local Clinton Township Police Department? Ask Officer Raff by emailing: ctnl@comcast.net or: rvastola@ctpd.org and add the words "Ask Officer Raff" in the subject line.

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