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Dunellen Police Pose as Shrubs, Cite 74 Handheld Drivers

8/1/2026

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Dunellen Police officers disguised themselves as shrubs on North Washington Avenue to target distracted drivers.
During a six-hour sweep they issued 74 citations to motorists using handheld devices.
The operation was conducted to enforce New Jersey’s Handheld Cell Phone Law.
Police reminded drivers to keep their eyes on the road after the citation sweep.

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Story summary

Dunellen Police officers disguised themselves as shrubs on North Washington Avenue to target distracted drivers.
During a six-hour sweep they issued 74 citations to motorists using handheld devices.
The operation was conducted to enforce New Jersey’s Handheld Cell Phone Law.
Police reminded drivers to keep their eyes on the road after the citation sweep.