New Jersey imposes mandatory travel ban ahead of major winter storm

New Jersey has imposed a mandatory statewide travel restriction as a major winter storm is underway,

The restriction, issued by the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, will be in effect from 9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, through 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23. During that time, all nonexempt vehicles are prohibited from traveling on state, county, municipal and interstate roadways. The New Jersey Turnpike is exempt.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency effective at noon Sunday, Feb. 23 to protect public safety and allow for snow removal and emergency response.

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The restriction allows limited exemptions for emergency and public safety vehicles, public transportation, snow removal and public works crews, utility vehicles, health care workers, government officials on official business, news media, and vehicles delivering critical medical supplies. Additional exemptions apply to workers supporting critical infrastructure, food and fuel distribution, pharmacies, airports, shelters and human services facilities, as well as patients traveling for urgent medical care.

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State police said trucks already in New Jersey when the restriction takes effect should pull off at designated areas and avoid stopping on highway shoulders. Violators may face penalties under state law.

Emergency management officials urged residents to remain off the roads unless travel is essential and to follow official updates as conditions evolve.

This article originally appeared on MyCentralJersey.com: NJ imposes mandatory travel ban ahead of major winter storm

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