East Brunswick motorists had a collective case of whiplash this week — not from sudden stops, but from trying to keep up with a Facebook thread about increased EBPD traffic enforcement.
The drama began when M.D. posted a simple PSA:
“EBPD activity is high this week. They are pulling over anyone every chance they get.”
Within minutes, comment notifications were popping up faster than radar guns on Ryders Lane. Some residents applauded the crackdown.
“AMEN, DRIVERS ARE ENTTIELD AND POLICE ARE DOING THEIR JOB… HIT THEM WHERE IT HURTS, IN THEIR POCKETS!!” said L.H., apparently in ALL CAPS to make sure the message reached every speeding soul.
Others offered linguistic analysis rather than legal advice.
“Well I find it encouraging that they are Wreckless. It could be worse, we could have wrecks!” joked G.B., earning a flurry of laughing emojis — and possibly a grammar citation.
Not to be outdone, S.D. chimed in, seconding G.B.’s crusade against the slow left-lane crowd:
“This is a giant and increasing problem.”
Apparently, nothing unites EB drivers like a common enemy: people who treat the passing lane as a cozy lounge.
Then the thread veered off-road. One commenter suggested officers should focus on “homeless vagrants along 18,” prompting C.T. to calmly point out that being unhoused isn’t actually illegal. (Eyes on EB tip: arguing constitutional law while merging is not recommended.)
By mid-afternoon, the conversation had spiraled into conspiracy theories about ticket quotas, clean-shoe surveillance of panhandlers, and loud street racers in the AutoZone plaza.
“Guess they didn’t meet their ticket quotas for the month,” speculated K.N.
“I got pulled over in the high school parking lot,” added R.E., turning nostalgia for driver’s ed into breaking news.
What’s Really Going On
According to a quick chat with an EBPD spokesperson (and some light observation of flashing lights near Tices Lane), officers are running a standard traffic safety initiative — think seatbelt reminders, cell phone checks, and a polite “slow down” for the 38% of drivers who treat 45 mph as a suggestion.
Even G.B., who launched the spelling joke, had a practical suggestion for the department:
“They should also be pulling over the left-lane vigilantes that go slow in the passing lane.”
We hear you, Geo. Nothing ruins a good cruise like an impromptu Sunday drive in the fast lane.
Eyes on EB Take
Whether you’re pro-ticket or pro-freedom-to-roll-through-a-stop, one thing is clear: Facebook threads about speed traps are the new town square. Keep your blinker on, your grammar tight, and your foot light on the gas.
Drive safe, EB — or at least make sure your quotes about it are as entertaining as this week’s.
