By: Richard L. Smith
Ocean County law enforcement agencies will participate in a statewide high-visibility traffic enforcement initiative this weekend aimed at reducing roadway fatalities and increasing awareness of New Jersey's Move Over Law, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.
The Goal: Zero enforcement detail will take place throughout the day on Saturday, June 6, bringing together local police departments and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office in a coordinated effort to combat dangerous driving behaviors.
As of June 3, 2026, 208 people have lost their lives on New Jersey roadways, including 18 fatalities in Ocean County, officials said.
This year's June enforcement detail is dedicated to the memory of Marc Castellano, who was struck and killed by a passing motorist on June 6, 2010, while walking along the shoulder of Interstate 195 investigating a report of an armed occupant of an abandoned vehicle.
In response to Trooper Castellano's death, New Jersey enacted the Move Over Law, which requires drivers approaching authorized emergency vehicles displaying flashing lights to reduce their speed and, when safe to do so, move over to another lane.
“New Jersey’s Move Over Law is not just about traffic regulation — it is a lifesaving mechanism,” Prosecutor Billhimer said. “Every day, law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, tow truck operators, and roadway workers place themselves in harm’s way to serve and protect the public. The tragic loss of Trooper Marc Castellano serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the dangers first responders face while working on our roadways.”
Billhimer urged motorists to remain alert and exercise caution whenever they encounter emergency personnel working along highways and roadways.
“A moment of caution behind the wheel can prevent a tragedy,” he said.
The Goal: Zero campaign was launched in 2024 through the efforts of Matt Menosky and brought together 36 municipalities to focus on reducing traffic deaths and serious crashes caused by unsafe driving behaviors.
Officials noted that the bright green color featured in the Goal: Zero logo symbolizes visibility and pedestrian safety, while the black bar serves as a memorial to the lives lost in traffic crashes throughout New Jersey.