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Spring
and summer weather bring the need for cautious driving!
It
seems we’ve been pretty lucky when it’s come to our weather. Winter has
almost vanished and the warmer weather has allowed all of us to enjoy the
outdoors. One of the advantages for families means using the parks and
playgrounds in Fanwood and the surrounding areas. With large amounts of people
jogging, playing sports and bicycling, we as drivers need to sharpen our skills
and pay closer attention. Use caution when around playgrounds and parks,
remember children can’t appreciate the skills needed for driving. They don’t
realize how much distance you need to stop a car safely. The burden is often on
the driver to be extra cautious, so be ready for children to chase after a ball
into the street, or ride their bikes erratically. Drive slowly around schools
and playgrounds, or anywhere crowds appear. This
time of year also brings the return of ice cream and frozen ice trucks…. New
Jersey state law requires the operators of these trucks to activate their side
mounted “stop” signs. These signs are there to remind you, the driver, of
children and other pedestrians nearby. The signs must be obeyed, just like a
school bus type. We’ve all seen children run toward these refreshment trucks
with wild abandon, so please be extra careful around them. There are state motor
vehicle statutes with heavy fines and points for violating these laws….be
extra careful so no one gets injured. If you observe an ice or ice cream truck
stop and not activate it’s sign properly, call the police so we can stop and
speak to the truck operator. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? EMAIL Fanwoodcommpolicing@yahoo.com |
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