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Traffic
Safety Unit - Sergeant Michael Voitcu
Patrolman
Scott McCafferty
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 Sergeant Michael Voitcu at 973-410-5379
or Patrolman Scott McCafferty at 973-410-5437 in the Florham Park Police
Traffic Unit.
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 select areas in the borough to set up a Tack-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:
- 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.
- You can pay
on-line using credit card @ http://www.njmcdirect.com/
- 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 Sgt. Michael Voitcu at (973) 410-5379 or Ptlm.
Scott McCafferty at 973-410-5437 with any of your concerns.
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).
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