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Law enforcement in New Jersey has adopted an unusual strategy to combat distracted driving, stationing officers dressed as shrubs and foliage along roadways to identify motorists using mobile devices behind the wheel. The disguised officers have been positioned in high-traffic areas to observe violations and document dangerous behavior in real time.
The department’s unconventional approach aims to increase awareness of distracted driving risks while catching offenders in the act. By blending into their surroundings, the costumed officers can observe driver behavior without detection and respond swiftly to infractions.
Distracted driving remains a significant public safety concern, with mobile phone use while driving contributing to thousands of accidents annually. The shrub costume initiative represents a creative enforcement method designed to deter hazardous driving habits and protect road users throughout the state.
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