NJ OEM issues statewide, mandatory travel ban starting at 9 p.m.

The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management has issued a statewide mandatory travel ban due to the blizzard and ongoing State of Emergency in which all non-essential vehicles and personnel must remain off the roads starting at 9 p.m. until 7 a.m. tomorrow, Feb. 23. This includes municipal and county roads. Hoboken Police will enforce the ban on local roadways, and violators may be issued traffic summonses.

Travel Restriction Details:

• All non-exempt vehicles are prohibited from operating on state, county, municipal, and interstate roadways during this period.
  
• The New Jersey Turnpike is exempt from this restriction.
  
• Violators may face penalties under state law, according to the State.
  

The travel restriction does not apply to:

• Emergency and public safety vehicles and personnel
  
• Public works and snow removal crews
  
• Public transportation vehicles and personnel
  
• Government officials conducting official business
  
• Utility company vehicles and personnel
  
• Healthcare workers and urgent medical travel
  
• Personnel supporting emergency shelter operations and human services facilities
  
• Delivery of critical medical supplies and services to healthcare facilities
  
• News media
  
• Private snow removal contractors
  
• Patients seeking urgent critical care and their escorts
  
• Travel necessary to maintain critical infrastructure and essential services, including energy, fuel, food, pharmacies, and hardware stores
  
• Personnel supporting airline and airport operations

This measure is intended to safeguard lives and allow emergency and utility crews to clear roads and restore essential services as quickly as possible.

The Hoboken Office of Emergency Management urges residents to stay home. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.