Some NJ towns implement 'SafetyStick' cameras to crack down on illegal parking
The cameras are already being used in parts of Bergen County, including North Arlington, Garfield, Wood-Ridge and Hasbrouck Heights = and soon they'll be placed along streets in Dover, Morris County.
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Cameras are now checking to see if drivers are parking illegally in some New Jersey townships.
The cameras are already being used in parts of Bergen County, including North Arlington, Garfield, Wood-Ridge and Hasbrouck Heights - and soon they'll be placed along streets in Dover, Morris County.
A company called Municipal Parking Services will install the so-called "Safety Sticks," in downtown Dover, where parking is free but often at a premium.
The goal is to make the streets safer by deterring illegal parkers.
The cameras are inside of 3-foot tall, gray metal posts along sidewalks.
They will take photos of license plates of any car idling or parked longer than 30 seconds.
Those photos will then be sent to local police, who will then mail parking tickets.
However, some think it's purely a money grab or even a hinderance for some local business.
Meredith Hoff operates Victor's Flowers and Gifts in Dover.
"It's gonna be bad for business. I have customers who pull up quick. Put their hazards on, run in grab a bouquet and stuff like that," said Hoff.
Tickets will run around $50 .The company, Municipal Parking Services, gets a cut of every ticket sent out.
