New Jersey State Police Subject Travel Restriction

TRENTON – The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management beneath the Division of the New Jersey State Police have issued a necessary journey restriction starting 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2026, and ending 7:00 a.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026, in response to a significant winter storm anticipated to carry heavy snow, blizzard circumstances, and robust winds throughout the state.

Governor Sherrill declared a State of Emergency on Saturday, February 21, 2026, efficient Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., to guard public security and guarantee well timed snow elimination and emergency response.

Travel Restriction Details:

• All non-exempt autos are prohibited from working on state, county, municipal, and interstate roadways throughout this era.
• The New Jersey Turnpike is exempt from this restriction.
• Violators might face penalties beneath state legislation.

Exemptions:
The journey restriction doesn’t apply to:

• Emergency and public security autos and personnel
• Public works and snow elimination crews
• Public transportation autos and personnel
• Government officers conducting official enterprise
• Utility firm autos and personnel
• Healthcare staff and pressing medical journey
• Personnel supporting emergency shelter operations and human companies amenities
• Delivery of crucial medical provides and companies to healthcare amenities
• News media
• Private snow elimination contractors
• Patients looking for pressing crucial care and their escorts
• Travel vital to keep up crucial infrastructure and important companies, together with vitality, gas, meals, pharmacies, and {hardware} shops
• Personnel supporting airline and airport operations

This measure is meant to safeguard lives and permit emergency and utility crews to clear roads and restore important companies as shortly as doable.
For official updates and preparedness info, go to www.ready.nj.gov.

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