NJ imposes obligatory journey ban forward of main winter storm

New Jersey has imposed a compulsory statewide journey restriction as a serious winter storm is underway,

The restriction, issued by the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, can be in impact from 9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, via 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23. During that point, all nonexempt automobiles are prohibited from touring on state, county, municipal and interstate roadways. The New Jersey Turnpike is exempt.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency efficient at midday Sunday, Feb. 23 to guard public security and permit for snow removing and emergency response.

The restriction permits restricted exemptions for emergency and public security automobiles, public transportation, snow removing and public works crews, utility automobiles, well being care staff, authorities officers on official enterprise, information media, and automobiles delivering crucial medical provides. Additional exemptions apply to staff supporting crucial infrastructure, meals and gas distribution, pharmacies, airports, shelters and human providers services, in addition to sufferers touring for pressing medical care.

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State police stated vans already in New Jersey when the restriction takes impact ought to pull off at designated areas and keep away from stopping on freeway shoulders. Violators could face penalties beneath state legislation.

Emergency administration officers urged residents to stay off the roads until journey is crucial and to comply with official updates as circumstances evolve.