Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • June 8, 2011 Waldwick In response to citizens’ complaints and an increase in observed violations, the Waldwick Police Department has begun cracking down on motor vehicle violations along Wyckoff Avenue east of Crescent Avenue. Although there has not been an increase in motor vehicle accidents in the area, the police department is concerned with safety due to motorists who operate their vehicles on the wrong side of the double yellow line. They do this in order to bypass standing traffic to quickly get to the left turn lane at Crescent Avenue before the traffic signal cycles or to enter the 7-11 parking lot. According to Lieutenant Edward Weber, “Vehicles have been observed traveling on the opposite side of the road for several blocks at a clip. This behavior is dangerous and unacceptable because it places opposing traffic at an Police crack down on Wyckoff Avenue violations This police photo depicts a motorist straddling the double line on Wyckoff Avenue in Waldwick. increased risk of a serious head-on collision. Pedestrians, mostly school children, are also at risk of being struck.” A recent traffic survey indicates that an average of 18 vehicles per hour violate the no passing law, despite a large variable message sign warning motorists not to cross the double yellow line. The Waldwick Police Department has stepped up enforcement near this intersection and will be issuing motor vehicle summonses to any motorist who crosses over the double yellow line. Officers will also be stepping up their efforts on motor vehicle violations in other areas of town during the summer months. Police report that more serious crashes occur during the summer months than any other time during the year. Officials say that safe, defensive, and buckled driving will help to make summer more enjoyable for everyone. ������ ���� �������������������������������� ��������������� ������������ See our website for coupons-������������������������ �������������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������ ���������������������