March 17, 2010
Residential Home Burglaries
On March
12th 2010 the Upper Saddle River Police responded
to a residential burglary. The burglary was reported just after 9pm
and occurred on the west side of town near Route 17 North. Jewelry and
cash were reported missing.
February 18th
2010 the Upper Saddle River Police responded to two
residential burglaries. The burglaries were reported just before 7pm
and occurred on the west side of town near Route 17 North.Jewelry was
reported missing from one of the homes.
Residents are requested to immediately
contact the Police Department at 201-327-2700 if they observe any
suspicious persons or activities in the vicinity of their residence
or neighborhood.
Home Security Tips can be found in
the Crime Prevention section of our website
§ MUST USE HANDS FREE
March
1, 2008 On November 2, 2007, Governor Jon
S. Corzine signed into law a bill which amends N.J.S.A. 39:4-97.3 to
make the use of a wireless hand-held telephone or electronic
communication device by the operator of a moving motor vehicle a primary offense.
The complete text of the law amending N.J.S.A. 39:4-97.3 can be found
at P.L. 2007, c.198.
- It is a primary offense for
a motorist to talk or text message with a hand-held wireless
telephone or electronic communication device while driving.
- Use of a hand-held wireless
telephone or electronic communication device includes, but is
not limited to:
- Talking or listening to
another person.
- Text messaging or sending an
electronic message.
- The fine for violating this
statute is $100.00; no points will be assessed for the offense.
- The operator of a motor
vehicle may use a hand-held wireless telephone while driving
with one hand on the steering wheel only if:
- The operator has reason to
fear for his/her life or safety, or believes that a criminal
act may be perpetrated against him/herself or another person.
- The operator is using this
device to report to appropriate authorities: a fire; traffic
crash; serious road hazard; medical or hazardous material
emergency; or another motorist who is driving in a reckless,
careless or otherwise unsafe manner or who appears to be
driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- The amended law takes effect
on March 1, 2008.
- The Division of Highway
Traffic Safety, in partnership with the Motor Vehicle
Commission, will conduct a public education campaign beginning
in mid-February.
