December 28, 2021

Winter weather can make it difficult to drive, especially after a big snowfall or when rain turns to ice and covers your vehicle’s windshield. While most New Jersey residents have an ice scraper in their cars, removing ice can be a timely process, especially when you’re running late to work. However, you might be surprised to learn that New Jersey has a law in place that requires you to remove the snow and ice before driving. While it may be tempting to jump in the car when you’re running late and let the heat from the engine defrost and remove…

December 20, 2021

Being in a car accident can be stressful and overwhelming, regardless of the time of year when it happens. However, if you’re involved in a car accident during the holiday season, it can pose a few additional challenges. You may find it difficult to pay for your repairs, especially with all the other costs that come with the holidays. Without reliable transportation, it can also be difficult to get to your holiday parties or events. Now is a good time to review the most common causes of car accidents during the holidays: 1. Driving Under the Influence Drunk driving…

November 1, 2021

Holiday traffic is a leading cause of the increase of accidents in the winter months, as more people travel to visit family. The rate of traffic significantly increases from Thanksgiving weekend to the completion of the New Year’s holiday. When you add in winter conditions and the fact that it gets darker earlier, the roads can be pretty dangerous during this time. 5 Tips for Safer Holiday Travel Look forward to your holiday celebrations and travel with these safety tips to keep you and your family safe: Create a Plan Ahead of Time Before hitting the road, create a plan…

November 1, 2021

Crime rates don’t necessarily decrease in the winter months, but the type of crimes most often committed do change. Knowing the most common winter crimes, and their potential consequences can help you stay out of trouble this winter. Common Winter Crimes in New Jersey Here are some of the most common winter crimes in New Jersey: Theft Theft rates tend to increase during the winter months for a few reasons. For one, people are spending more time indoors and may be looking for a cost-effective way to manage their boredom. This may also lead to an increase in shoplifting.

October 11, 2021

Halloween is a time for candy, costumes, parties, and for some, crime. Many teens may be met with criminal charges this Halloween. For some reason, the Halloween holiday encourages people to feel more mischievous, which may lead to a criminal record. Here are some of the most common juvenile crimes that occur on Halloween: Theft Teens may feel more rebellious on Halloween and one way to show this is with theft. They may steal candy from the local store, or they may even steal larger items, like vehicles. Theft in New Jersey can lead to potential fines and jail…