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State police urge more patrols after reports of motorists passing stopped school buses and off-road vehicles on township roads
Summary
Lt. Scott Farkas told the Weymouth Township Committee there have been frequent incidents of motorists passing stopped school buses with lights flashing and an uptick in dirt bikes, quads and similar vehicles operating on public roads without helmets; he said he will request increased patrols and will provide legal guidance to the clerk for posting.
At the Nov. 5 Weymouth Township Committee meeting, Lt. Scott Farkas of the New Jersey State Police briefed the committee on two enforcement concerns: motorists passing school buses while the red lights and stop arm are deployed, and an increase in dirt bikes, quads, dune buggies and golf carts operating on township roads without helmets.
Farkas told the committee he will request more frequent patrols in the area and will provide the township clerk with information on the applicable laws so the township can post guidance on its website. The committee recorded the briefing and proceeded with routine agenda business.
The exchange did not include a formal enforcement plan or a commitment of additional funding from the township; Lt. Farkas’ remarks were presented as a law-enforcement observation and a request to increase patrol attention in the affected areas.
