Traffic Safety Unit - Patrolman Michael Voitcu

On any given day, approximately 250 thousand vehicles travel through Florham Park Borough with the average of 1 collision per day, or between 300 to 350 accidents per year, including the average of 1 fatal accident per year. The Traffic Safety Unit's main focus is on bringing the number of motor vehicle accidents down through education, enforcement and engineering. The educational component consists of training our Police Officers in traffic law updates, radar operations and problem areas. It also includes educating the community with quarterly articles on traffic, lectures to schools, civic groups, college students and senior citizens.

The enforcement mechanism includes working with special tactical traffic enforcement officers, the New Jersey State Police, Morris County Sheriffs Department, Florham Park Borough Officers and New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles. This includes:

• Radar enforcement
• Car and commercial vehicles inspections
• Traffic counts and studies high impact areas
• Engineer of road design
• Signs and traffic control devices
• Compile accident data (prepare and forward to NJDMV)

Education
The traffic safety unit schedules the deployment of the radar trailer. This trailer is deployed at the request of Borough residents. The trailer is equipped with a radar unit and a large display window that allows the motorist to see their speed.

To schedule the Radar Trailer, contact Patrolman Michael Voitcu at the Florham Park Police Traffic Unit at 973-410 -5379.

Motor Vehicle Inspection Team
The Motor Vehicle Inspection Team primary goal is to inspect all vehicles on the roadways for mechanical violations. The Florham park police Department along with the State Police Select Areas in the borough to set up a tac pac team to inspect. Violators will receive a summons or the Vehicle may be towed. The owner is also provided with a list of what is wrong with the vehicle.

FPPD TRAFFIC FACTS

1) If I receive a traffic summons for a motor vehicle violation, what are my options?
You may pay the fine that is indicated on the back of the summons one of three ways:

1. Check or money order made payable to Florham Park Municipal Court mailed, together with the summons, to the Florham Park Municipal Court, 111 Ridgedale Avenue, Florham Park, NJ 07932.
2. You can pay on-line using credit card @ http://www.njmcdirect.com/
3. You can pay in person at the court clerk's office during normal business hours. You may also elect to plea "not guilty" by calling the court clerk at least a week in advance of your assigned court date (located on the bottom of the summons).

2) What can I do if I have lost my copy of the traffic summons?
If you lost your copy of the traffic summons, you will need to contact the Florham Park Court Clerk at (973) 410-5325.

3) I have a problem with people speeding in my neighborhood, what can I do about it?
Complaints of speeding, stop sign violations or any other traffic concerns can be reported to the Traffic Safety Unit who will follow up on your complaint. You can contact Ptlm. Michael Voitcu with any of your concerns @ (973) 410-5379.

4) I saw an illuminated speed sign in another neighborhood the other day. How can I get that in my neighborhood?
The radar trailer is primarily used in conjunction with ongoing traffic complaints. However, if you feel the trailer would be beneficial at a certain location, contact Ptlm. Voitcu of our Traffic Unit or complete Radar Trailer Request Form on-line.

5) What are the top traffic violations that cause traffic crashes?
a) Following too closely
b) Unlawful speed
c) DUI
d) Violation of right of way
e) Violation of traffic control devices (Failed to stop at stop sign, red light)

6) What do I do if I am involved in a traffic crash?
First and foremost, check on injuries. If there are injuries, dial 9-1-1 so as to activate emergency medical personnel and local law enforcement. If there are no injuries, move vehicles from the roadway so as to allow other motorists to continue on. Be prepared to display your driver's license, current vehicle registration and proof of insurance to law enforcement officer.

7) How can I obtain a copy of a traffic crash report?
You can obtain a copy of a crash report in person at our police desk or you can send a self -addressed stamped envelope and five dollars to 111 Ridgedale Avenue, Florham Park, NJ 07932. Report Form Request (print pdf file and send to address above or fax to (973)377-9118).