Safety on Every Road, for Everyone
Welcome to the official site of the New Jersey Police Traffic Officers Association (NJPTOA).
A unique statewide association, established in 1974, made up of law enforcement, public sector agencies, and private sector entities, all with the common goal of enhancing traffic safety in the Garden State. This site serves as a resource for our members to exchange ideas and build working relationships.
Safety Campaigns
Crash Responder Safety Week
November 2–6, 2026
Join NJDOT and statewide traffic safety partners in raising awareness of New Jersey’s Slow Down Move Over Law. Law enforcement agencies are encouraged to promote public education and high-visibility enforcement to protect officers, emergency responders, tow operators, and roadway workers. Every roadside incident presents a risk, and every motorist has a responsibility to slow down and move over.
Drive High, Get a DUI
Join the U.S. Department of Transportation's NHTSA safety initiative to educate the public about the importance of sober driving. If You Feel Different, You Drive Different. In every state and territory, it is illegal to drive under the influence of drugs—no exceptions. Whether the drug is legally obtained or not, drug-impaired driving poses a threat to everyone on the road. Plan ahead—designate a sober driver or call a ridesharing service.
Pedestrian Safety
On average, one pedestrian is killed every 2 days, and 14 are injured daily on New Jersey's roads. Together, we can be the solution. New Jersey experiences a disproportionate number of pedestrian injury crashes and fatalities compared to the nation as a whole. More than 6 in 10 people walk for transportation, exercise, relaxation, or other activities.
Safe Passing Law
The NJ Safe Passing Law (NJSPL) (A5570/S2208) is now in effect. The new law provides clear rules of the road for all motorists about when and how to pass people sharing the road on foot, on bicycles, on scooters, in wheelchairs, or in other legally permitted ways to travel other than in a motor vehicle.
