Sneaky Camouflage Strategy: New Jersey Police Dress Up as Shrubs to Catch Distracted Drivers

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Dunellen NJ, If you drove through Dunellen, New Jersey, this past Wednesday and thought the local greenery looked a little suspicious, you weren’t imagining things.

In a creative effort to crack down on distracted driving, the Dunellen Police Department went undercover—literally wearing full ghillie-style shrub camouflage—to catch drivers using their mobile phones behind the wheel.

74 Tickets Issued in Just 6 Hours

Police officers positioned themselves strategically along North Washington Avenue, a busy, high-pedestrian downtown corridor. Dressed as leafy bushes on the sidewalk, officers easily spotted drivers looking down at their phones instead of keeping their eyes on the road.

The stealth operation proved wildly effective:

• Target Area: North Washington Avenue, Dunellen, NJ

• Operation Window: 6-hour period

• Total Citations: 74 tickets issued for distracted driving

Enforcing New Jersey’s Handheld Cell Phone Law

The undercover operation was designed to strictly enforce New Jersey’s Handheld Cell Phone Law, which prohibits drivers from holding or using electronic devices while operating a vehicle.

Pedestrian safety remains a high priority in dense downtown zones like North Washington Avenue. Local authorities hope this unique enforcement method serves as a strong reminder to all motorists: put down your devices and stay focused on the road—because you never know what (or who) might be watching from the curb.

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