Traffic Division

The South Hackensack Police Department Traffic Division handles all traffic related issues within the Township, such as: motor vehicle accidents, parking enforcement, and traffic control. The division also proactively monitors traffic safety through targeted patrols for speed enforcement, seat belt enforcement, and driving under the influence.

In addition, the Taffic Division is responsible for:

  • Coordinating road closures for construction, road repair, emergency situations, and other events, such as parades and funerals.

  • Monitoring traffic flow and parking during school arrivals and dismissals
  • Supervising crossing guards
  • Processing Motor Vehicle Crash reports
  • Issuing Resident Parking Permits
  • Serving as backup to the Patrol Division whenever necessary

The officers also coordinate the annual Click-It Or Ticket safety campaign which is a national program designed to enforce and educate motorists on the use of seat belts.

The Traffic Division also provides safety services for the youth in our town. They conduct an annual Bicycle Safety Day, and process bicycle registrations. This program teaches juveniles basic traffic rules and safety procedures to ensure that they ride safely.

For more information please contact the Traffic Division at (201) 440-0042.

Car Seat Installation

The South Hackensack Police Department has police officers nationally certified as Child Passenger Safety Technicians. These officers can assist you in the installation of a new car seat and/or inspecting a previously installed car seat.

Car seat installations/inspections are conducted by appointment only and are free of charge.

If you wish to have a car seat installed, inspected, or have a question, please contact P.O. Locarno at clocarno@southhackensacknj.org, or call South Hackensack Police Headquarters at (201) 440-0042 and request a child car seat installation appointment.

New Jersey Car Seat Laws

  • Children under age 2 and wighing less than 30 pounds must be secured in a rear-facing child safety seat that is equipped with a five-point harness.
  • Children ages 2 to 3 and weighing up to 40 pounds must be securied in a child-safety seat equipped with a five-point harness, either rear-facing (up to the height and weight limits of the seat) or forward-facing.
  • Children ages 4 to 8 and less than 57 inches tall (4-foot-9) must be secured in a forward-facing seat equipped with a five-point harness (up to the height and weight limits of the seat) or in a booster seat.
  • Children ages 8 to 17 must use the vehicle's seat belt. The safest place for children under 13 is the back seat.