New Jersey Roadblocks

Town/City/Municipality:
Atco
Description of roadblock location:
White Horse Pike, Route 30
Time of day:
Any time
Purported purpose of roadblock:
Registration, Alcohol, Insurance, Drugs, Seatbelts, Firearms, Vehicle Safety, Vehicle Equipment, Warrants, Marital Status, Racial Profiling
Regularity of roadblock:
Infrequently set up but location remains constant
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked 25% to 75% of vehicles
Registry date:
01/2003
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
BACKGROUND: My wife is Black, and I am a white male. We are also, most importantly, Lawful Citizens. We were pulled over despite the outward appearance of our vehicle having a current inspection sticker located in the proper location for such. The officer put his head in to inspect it, and discovered it was for the previous owner. Many other cars were being (unlawfully) towed off after being (illegally) confiscated. SINCE this WAS on a private (closed) business location, and not on Public Land, I successfully challenged this citation in Court, citing that the Police had NO PROBABLE CAUSE for pulling us over for the "inspection." I carry a US Constitution with the Bill of Rights. WHEN I came to the Court House, I spotted a sign on the Court Bulletin Board that said, "KNOW YOUR RIGHTS." The clerk thought I had NO way of escaping the fine and questioned me for why I was fighting this. I simply replied, "I know my rights."

The Court went into session, and the Judge called my name to go speak with the Officer, which I did. He expressed his anger at my challenge of the ticket and demanded I explain why I was doing it. Whereupon, I pointed out the Sign on the Courts own Bulletin Board. Then I pulled out my pocket copy of the US Constitution with the Bill of Rights. I asked the Officer, WHY did you pull me over? He got angrier, and further demanded of me why I was challenging his ticket. I read him the portion of the Bill of Rights that says he must not use private property without the consent of the owner. I asked him, "Did you have consent of the owner?" He retorted, Yes. I said, "Do you have it in writing?" He said "No." I said he was in trouble with that answer. I then asked, did you pay the owner for the right to use his private property? He did not say yes. I pointed out that the Bill of Rights REQUIRES "just payment to the owner." Afterwards, the Court called the matter, and issued a continuance, when the Officer declared that the state of NJ was NOT prepared to successfully prosecute me. I immediately made a verbal Motion to have the matter dismissed, declaring that I had come prepared to defend myself. The Court erroneously declared that I had been there before, and had received a continuance upon request, and that this would be fair. I replied, respectfully, to the Court, that I had NEVER been present in his Court prior to this visit, and he still denied my Motion.

Upon return in 2 weeks, I noticed that the Court had REMOVED its sign that declared, "KNOW YOUR RIGHTS." The prosecutor had the Court call me out, and said to me privately, that if I would stipulate that the Officer DID have "probable cause," he would immediately agree to dismiss the case against me. I agreed to this and the case was dismissed. However, we had friends in ATCO, NJ, and on each drive through, the local Police would ALWAYS turn around, and follow me very closely, seeking to intimidate me. After this happened a few times, a neighbor across the street from my Berlin, NJ residence, called me and asked why he saw the ATCO Police following me so closely, without stopping me. Now that I had a witness to the intimidation, I notified a friend who I knew had access to their Chief of Police, that the very next time, I would file a Federal Lawsuit for the ongoing misconduct. The intimidation STOPPED, and NEVER again took place. THEY NEVER followed us, nor pulled us over for ANY reason after this. Sorry for saying so much, but I want folks to know that you should challenge ALL US Constitutional Violations. THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO PRESERVE YOUR RIGHTS. YOU HAVE NONE IF YOU SELECT TO WAIVE THEM by NON-ASSERTION.

I have 2 brothers who themselves are Police Officers, and I love them, so this is NOT a challenge to LAWFUL Authority, but to UNLAWFUL CONDUCT, period. THE US Constitution, our Bill of Rights are written in such a manner that they can NEVER be repealed, not even by a NEW "constitutional convention," which has been repeatedly attempted. Not by Treaty amendment, not by any other often reported device. ALL SUCH efforts are to give the "color of law" to that which can never become Lawful conduct within this nation. Support the Law, not Unlawful Acts carried out in the name of the Law! Yes, even US Presidents can BREAK and VIOLATE the Law. Let NO ONE get away with such. If the us Supreme Court ever sides with such unlawful conduct, then it is STILL up to We the People to UNDO the damage, to insure the Rights of the next generation! Love your children? Then FEARLESSLY STAND FIRM for ALL of your Lawful Rights, ALWAYS!


Town/City/Municipality:
Blairstown
Description of roadblock location:
Route 521 at intersection by The Forge
Time of day:
Late Night
Purported purpose of roadblock:
Registration, Alchohol, Insurance, Destination, Activities Travel
Regularity of roadblock:
Frequently set up in this area,
but exact location changes
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked 25% to 75% of vehicles
Registry date:
06/2003
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
No comments available.


Town/City/Municipality:
Budd Lake
Description of roadblock location:
Route 46 at the town beach and old police station
Time of day:
Mid Day
Purported purpose of roadblock:
Seatbelts
Regularity of roadblock:
Infrequently set up but location remains constant
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked 25% to 75% of vehicles
Registry date:
05/2008
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
Set up most holiday weekends on Saturday and Sunday. Often causes large backup of traffic.


Town/City/Municipality:
Burlington Twp
Description of roadblock location:
High St.(Rt 541)
Time of day:
Mid Day
Purported purpose of roadblock:
Seatbelts
Regularity of roadblock:
Set up at this location on a regular or frequent basis
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked 25% to 75% of vehicles
Registry date:
06/2003
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
Officers slow down traffic by creating a bottleneck and peek in your window for seatbelt and other violations.Officers are courteous,but slow traffic and create a safety hazard.They also divert business away from the area.


Town/City/Municipality:
Collingswood
Description of roadblock location:
Rout 30 at Route 130/Collingswood Circle
Time of day:
AM Rush Hour
Purported purpose of roadblock:
Unknown
Regularity of roadblock:
Infrequently set up but location remains constant
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked 25% to 75% of vehicles
Registry date:
05/2003
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
Seatbelt checkpoint


Town/City/Municipality:
Cliffside Park
Description of roadblock location:
Palisades Ave and Gorge Rd
Time of day:
Late Night
Purported purpose of roadblock:
registration, alchohol, insurance, seatbelts, activities travel
Regularity of roadblock:
Set up at this location on a regular or frequent basis
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked 25% to 75% of vehicles
Registry date:
08/2006
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
No comments.


Town/City/Municipality:
Fairlawn
Description of roadblock location:
Great Egg Harbor Exit off the AC Expressway
Time of day:
Late Night
Purported purpose of roadblock:
unknown
Regularity of roadblock:
Set up at this location on a regular or frequent basis
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked 25% to 75% of vehicles
Registry date:
03/2008
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
No comments available.


Town/City/Municipality:
Hamilton Township
Description of roadblock location:
Great Egg Harbor Exit off the AC Expressway
Time of day:
Mid-day
Purported purpose of roadblock:
registration, alchohol, drugs, seatbelts, residency, vehicle safety, vehicle equipment, warrants, criminal convictions, racial profiling, activities travel
Regularity of roadblock:
Frequently set up in this area, but exact location changes
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked all cars or most vehicles
(more than 75%)
Registry date:
08/2007
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
Very agressive police department. Four police cruisers, at least 8 police officers.


Town/City/Municipality:
Hamilton Twp Mayslanding
Description of roadblock location:
Route 40 Past Wawa Heading W Before the town of May
Time of day:
Anytime of Day
Purported purpose of roadblock:
Registration, Alcohol, Insurance, Seatbelts, Destination
Regularity of roadblock:
Set up at this location on a regular or frequent basis
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked all cars or most vehicles
(more than 75%)
Registry date:
03/2003
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
This is there data for dwi first choice location. Not used as of yet as far as i know. It can not be hidden from veiw. See other post.


Town/City/Municipality:
Highland Park
Description of roadblock location:
River Rd E bound-200 yoards to Landing Lane Bridge
Time of day:
Mid Day
Purported purpose of roadblock:
Registration, Alcohol, Insurance, Drugs, Seatbelts, Vehicle Safety
Regularity of roadblock:
Set up at this location on a regular or frequent basis
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked 25% to 75% of vehicles
Registry date:
05/2003
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
Revenue generator for the Boro of Highland Park. Speed trap also on Cedar La approaching River Rd and Woodbridge Ave entering Highland Park from Edison. Be very polite to police. They can be brutal and nasty.


Town/City/Municipality:
Hi-Nella
Description of roadblock location:
Somerdale Road by Atlantic Ave
Time of day:
Anytime
Purported purpose of roadblock:
registration, insurance, seatbelts, vehicle safety, vehicle equipment
Regularity of roadblock:
Set up at this location on a regular or frequent basis
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked all cars or most vehicles
(more than 75%)
Registry date:
10/2007
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
No comments.


Town/City/Municipality:
Little Falls
Description of roadblock location:
Rt 23 and 2nd St
Time of day:
AM Rush Hour
Purported purpose of roadblock:
Seatbelts, Vehicle Safety, Vehicle Equipment
Regularity of roadblock:
Frequently set up in this area,
but exact location changes
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked 25% to 75% of vehicles
Registry date:
06/2003
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
No comments available.


Town/City/Municipality:
Mahwah
Description of roadblock location:
RT 202/ Ramapo Valley Road at overpasses
Time of day:
Mid-day
Purported purpose of roadblock:
Registration, Alchohol, Insurance, Drugs, Seatbelts, Residency, Firearms, Vehicle Safety, Vehicle Equipment, Destination, Warrants, Criminal Convictions, Trucker Stop, Racial Profiling, Activities Travel
Regularity of roadblock:
Frequently set up in this area,
but exact location changes
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked 25% to 75% of vehicles
Registry date:
09/2003
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
No comments available.


Town/City/Municipality:
Mayslanding Hamilton twp
Description of roadblock location:
Route 40 just west of 50 mile marker 48.2
Time of day:
Late night
Purported purpose of roadblock:
Registration, Alcohol, Insurance, Criminal convictions, Racial profiling, Child support
Regularity of roadblock:
Set up at this location on a regular or frequent basis
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked all cars or most vehicles
(more than 75%)
Registry date:
03/2003
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
This road block is set up hidden from veiw around a bend. There are pursuit cars set up as well and sign placement is hidden. there is no place to turn around. And if they do see you turn aroud they will chase you. They act in a very unbrideled manner and do not have any cirtification for doing roadside tests. These test given are reported falsely. And you will be found guilty. If they pic you. They also seem to target people in the cumberland co area for easy prosicution. This road block was 1st set up labor day weekend it was the departments first one and was set up for 1600 in grant money paid to them.


Town/City/Municipality:
Mullica
Description of roadblock location:
RT 30, White Horse Pike just outside Hammonton
Time of day:
Mid-day
Purported purpose of roadblock:
Registration, Insurance, Vehicle Safety, Vehicle Equipment, Emissions
Regularity of roadblock:
Set up at this location on a regular or frequent basis
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped only a few vehicles (less than 25%)
Registry date:
11/2003
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
Random stop to check license, registration, insurance, polution check. Two Mullica policeman and at least 3 state inspectors. Appears to a waste of taxpapers' money and police resources. This roadblock is a violation of the Constitution of the United States of America.


Town/City/Municipality:
Newark
Description of roadblock location:
Southbound Mount Prospect Ave. at Ballantine Pkwy.
Time of day:
Mid-day
Purported purpose of roadblock:
Unknown
Regularity of roadblock:
Set up at this location on a regular or frequent basis
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked all cars or most vehicles
(more than 75%)
Registry date:
03/2008
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
I observed this roadblock from my apartment; I did not drive through it. The roadblock was labeled "ROAD SAFETY CHECK POINT" by a sign in the median. This is the first time I have seen a roadblock in Newark. In a couple hours of observation, I have seen a handful of cars and a utility van towed. Taxis and buses seem not to be affected by the roadblock.


Town/City/Municipality:
Point Pleasant
Description of roadblock location:
Route 35 and Arnold Avenue
Time of day:
Anytime of Day
Purported purpose of roadblock:
Registration, Alchohol, Insurance, Vehicle Safety
Regularity of roadblock:
Infrequently set up but location remains constant
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked 25% to 75% of vehicles
Registry date:
11/2003
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
No comments available.


Town/City/Municipality:
Princeton
Description of roadblock location:
Route 206, just south of the Princeton Airport
Time of day:
Mid-day
Purported purpose of roadblock:
seatbelts
Regularity of roadblock:
Infrequently set up but location remains constant
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked 25% to 75% of vehicles
Registry date:
07/2006
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
No comments.


Town/City/Municipality:
Washington Township
Description of roadblock location:
Fries Mill Rd right past Hurfville-Cross Keys Rd
Time of day:
Late Night
Purported purpose of roadblock:
registration, alchohol, insurance, drugs, seatbelts
Regularity of roadblock:
Infrequently set up but location remains constant
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked all cars or most vehicles
(more than 75%)
Registry date:
10/2007
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:

No comments.



Town/City/Municipality:
Washington Township
Description of roadblock location:
Fries Mill Rd close to Rte 42
Time of day:
AM Rush Hour
Purported purpose of roadblock:
registration, alchohol, insurance, drugs, seatbelts
Regularity of roadblock:
Set up at this location on a regular or frequent basis
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked all cars or most vehicles
(more than 75%)
Registry date:
10/2007
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:

No comments.



Town/City/Municipality:
Wyckoff
Description of roadblock location:
Wyckoff Ave just after franklin ave intersection
Time of day:
Anytime
Purported purpose of roadblock:
registration, insurance, seatbelts, vehicle safety, vehicle equipment, racial profiling
Regularity of roadblock:
Set up at this location on a regular or frequent basis
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped only a few vehicles (less than 25%)
Registry date:
05/2008
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:

No comments available.



Town/City/Municipality:
Wayne
Description of roadblock location:
Route 23 South On ramp @ Mountainview Train Staion
Time of day:
Mid-day
Purported purpose of roadblock:
unknown, seatbelts, child safety seats
Regularity of roadblock:
Set up at this location on a regular or frequent basis
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked all cars or most vehicles
(more than 75%)
Registry date:
09/2007
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:

This site is obstensibly set up for seat belts in the wake of the governors recent high speed crash wherein the Governor being driven by a State Trooper of the Executive Detail was traveling at over 90 mph at the time of the incident when an civilian motorist was frightened by the oncoming motorcade at high speed and started a chain reation crash.

The state has begun a safety program involving seat belts...But at this location several Police agencies even the Sheriffs have set up impromptu check points under the 23 N-S bridge, & Wayne PD have been conducting random check points for registration and insurance etc for some time now with impunity. Recent telephone inquiries to the PD reveal they are aware of the Supreme Court view regarding what is a legal check point saying "we dont do that here".

The notion that the double standard as we are the city we do what we want is unaccaptable when there is clear settles law with respect to roadside checkpoonts be they seat belts, child seats, registration, insurance, or random select impulse by an officer.