Let me start by saying that I have the utmost respect for our police officers in New Jersey. Sure, it's a pain that we must always be worried that we will be "caught" in a moving violation, but most officers are just doing their jobs. It's the towns that decide how hard it's going to make their officers enforce.
I'm all for pulling over that person going 95 on the Parkway, weaving in and out of traffic, which is dangerous for everyone. What drives me nuts is seeing the flashing lights after making a simple driving infraction. I'm talking about going a bit over the speed limit.
READ MORE: Is it Legal in New Jersey to Go 10MPH Over the Speed Limit? Some of you may say, "Just follow the rules of the road, and you'll have nothing to complain about." You're not wrong. However, one New Jersey town has ticket writing down to a science; they don't even write most of their summonses in their own town.
In Ocean County, Island Heights is a tiny town of about 1,700 people on the Toms River. One of the many advantages of living in Island Heights is that this small town has its own police and fire departments, post office, and even an elementary school. The property taxes reflect these luxuries.
My favorite part of Island Heights is it's like vacationing at home. You make a quick right off Route 37 and are in a whole new world. I have family in Island Heights and spent most of my life growing up there.
Unfortunately, Island Heights is also home to ticket-writing machines from the Island He.