A recent survey of traffic enforcement practices tagged New Jersey as the toughest in the nation. And North Jersey drivers who commute to New York may not be surprised that the Empire State was not far behind.
The survey by the National Motorists Association cited court practices, speed traps and fees in awarding New Jersey this dubious honor. It also cited the state's recent use of red-light cameras, which the organization says has a "negative effect on traffic safety."
While the survey placed the Garden State as only the seventh worst state for speed traps, an article on MSN Money points out that a combination of factors combined to contribute to the earn New Jersey the top spot on the list. The survey evaluated states based on factors including the use of speed cameras, speed limits on highways, and the availability of jury trials for moving violations.The combination of factors landed New York in the number five spot.
New Jersey's status as one of the most densely populates states in the country likely accounts for the increased level of traffic enforcement, the MSN Money article points out. Yet the survey suggests that there are several reasons for New Jersey motorists to beware.
