Traffic Tickets Down in Monmouth and Ocean County
I just read an interesting article in the Asbury Park Press. Recent statistics show that traffic summonses are down 2% so far this fiscal year in the State of New Jersey. Moreover, traffic tickets are down 4% in Monmouth County and 11% in Ocean County. Some municipalities are down more than others. For example, traffic tickets are down 50% in Seaside Heights and 34% in Belmar.
Police gave several reasons for the decrease in tickets. First, people are driving less because of higher fuel prices and the economic climate. Further, the number of 911 calls are up. This often takes officers off their normal patrols to deal with crime scenes and the like.
This is a very interesting development. We'll see if the trends continue for the rest of 2009.
