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Main Number Vincent St. Angelo Charles Amorosso Sergeant
William Essmann Sergeant
Howard Ostrow Patrolman
Kevin Trainor Patrolman
Michael Graham Patrolman
Giuseppe Alise Patrolman Robert
Pizzi Patrolman Edward
McDermott Patrolman Christopher
Mazzilli Patrolman Reginald
Parsells Patrolman Charles
J Amorosso Patrolman Corey
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Police Department Remember to Clear All Ice and Snow from Vehicles Prior to Driving THE NORTHVALE POLICE DEPARTMENT is reminding motorists to always remove accumulated ice and snow from their vehicles before traveling on New Jersey’s roadways. Motorists who fail to clear their vehicles of ice and snow before driving can be cited and fined under an amended law, which became effective October 20, 2010. Prior to this change, a motorist could only receive a citation if failure to remove ice and snow from a vehicle resulted in injury to others or property damage. Fines for violating the new law range from $25 to $75. No motor vehicle points will be assessed for this offense. If failure to remove ice and snow results in injury or property damage, motorists face fines ranging from $200 to $1000, while commercial motor vehicle drivers face fines ranging from $500 to $1,500, for each offense. In anticipation of inclement weather, motorists are encouraged to:
Motorists should also keep a winter driving “safety kit” in their vehicles that is easily accessible in the event of an emergency. The kit should include: an ice scraper/brush; shovel; jumper cables or battery starter; warm blanket; sand, salt or cat litter (for traction in ice and snow); de-icer; safety flares/warning devices; flashlight and new batteries; extra windshield washer fluid; cell phone with a charged spare battery; water and non-perishable food (i.e. granola or protein bars); and, paper towels or a cloth. For further information on winter driving, as well as a variety of traffic safety issues, motorists can visit the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety’s web site, at www.njsaferoads.com. Motor Vehicle Crash Reports If you have had an accident in the Borough of Northvale, and the Police were called to the scene, a Motor Vehicle Crash report will usually be completed. The report will be completed within three business days under normal circumstances. You may pick up a copy free of charge at Police Headquarters located at 116 Paris Avenue, in Northvale. You may also have a copy of the report sent to you via regular mail by sending a request in writing with a check for $5.00 made out to the Borough of Northvale. Burglar and Fire Alarms All Residential and Commercial Burglary/Fire Alarms must be registered with the Police Department. An application can be obtained at the Police Department located at 116 Paris Avenue in Northvale. Each alarm must be renewed on a yearly basis and a permit fee is required prior to the issuance of the permit. For more information contact 201-768-5900. Neighborhood Watch If you see any activity that may seem unusual around your neighborhood, Chief St . Angelo would like you to call the police immediately. The patrol officers will respond to investigate any incident to ensure the safety of each resident. If you are not certain as to whether or not something is suspicious, call us and we will gladly stop by and take the information. Phone Solicitation Chief St . Angelo would like advise all residents that the Northvale Police Department or its local union, PBA Local 233, will not solicit donations by telephone. Any solicitation by an organization representing the police is not associated with the Northvale Police Department. Bicycle Helmet Law Changes Effective March 1, 2006 the law will change. Young people under the age of 17 will be required to wear approved helmets when cycling, roller skating, inline skating or skateboarding. For more information please visit the web site at www.saferoads.com. |