Traffic Unit
Sergeant Andrew Hallgring is in charge of the Neptune City Police Department Traffic Bureau.
Please contact him with any traffic issues: Ahallgring@neptunecitypolice.org 732-455-0139.
Towed Vehicle Information
The fee for towing of all vehicles as provided in Neptune City shall be ninety dollars ($90.) per tow. In addition, the following extra fees may be charged:
Any vehicle in need of re-positioning/overturned prior to tow will not exceed seventy-five dollars ($75.).
Scene clean up may not exceed twenty dollars ($20.).
There shall be no fee charged to the Borough of Neptune City for the towing of any borough vehicle within five (5) miles.
Where passenger vehicles, including mopeds and motorcycles, are stored prior to reclamation by the owner, the fee shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.) per day to begin at midnight on the first day.
Where the owner of a vehicle requests a wrecker for a service call, on a vehicle not to be towed, the charge for this service shall not exceed the Borough of Neptune City rates for towing.
The above fees apply to passenger vehicles, mopeds, motorcycles, and small trucks under ten thousand (10,000) pounds.
Any vehicle over ten thousand (10,000) pounds or requiring special facilities and/or equipment (buses, tractor-trailers, large or oversized vehicles, etc.) will require arrangement between the owner or driver and the wrecker operator.
If a vehicle is towed by the Neptune City Police Department for violations of NJ motor vehicle laws, the vehicle will only be released to the owner by the Neptune City Police after receiving proper insurance information. The Neptune City Police will release the vehicle only when the proper information is obtained. The vehicle will be released by the tow company after the owner obtains the release in writing from the shift supervisor.
For more information on Wreckers and Towing, refer to the Neptune City Borough Ordinance Article 138.
New Driver Information
For drivers age 17 or older, MVC offers a three-phase process:
Examination permit
Probationary license (minimum one year of restricted but unsupervised driving)
Basic driver license (must be 18 years old)
Get an examination permit (not a student permit)
Applicants, age 17 but under age 18, must submit signed consent of a parent or legal guardian to begin the permit process. Visit an MVC Agency (may also be distributed by a licensed driving instructor).
Pass the knowledge test. You can study by reading MVC's Driver Manual, Pass the vision test, Pass the 6 point ID requirements and Pay fee
Permits are valid for two years and must be carried when operating a vehicle. If your permit is lost or stolen, you must request a duplicate permit.
Practice supervised driving for at least six months and you must observe the following restrictions during the supervised driving phase:
- Display a reflectorized decal on each license plate (front/back); decals available at motor vehicle agencies, $4 per pair
- No driving after 11:01 p.m. and before 5:00 a.m.
- You must be accompanied in the front seat by an adult supervising driver who is at least 21 years of age and who possesses a valid New Jersey driver license and has a minimum of three years driving experience
- Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependent(s) are allowed as passengers. A 'dependent' is a permit or probationary driver's child, not siblings
- Only one additional passenger is allowed unless accompanied by a parent or guardian
- You can't use cell phones, hand held video games or any other hands-free interactive, wireless communication device
- Seat belts must be worn at all times
* See GDL Exemptions for hours-related exemptions for employment or religious reasons
Get a probationary license
Complete the supervised driving period
Pass MVC's road test
Practice unsupervised driving for at least one year and you must observe the following requirements and restrictions while driving with a probationary (formerly provisional) license:
- Display a reflectorized decal on each license plate (front/back); decals available at motor vehicle agencies, $4 per pair.
- No driving after 11:01 p.m. and before 5:00 a.m. See GDL Exemptions for exceptions due to employment or religious reasons.
- Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependent(s) are allowed as passengers. A 'dependent' is a permit or probationary driver's child, not siblings
- Only one additional passenger is allowed unless accompanied by a parent or guardian
- You can't use cell phones, hand held video games or any other hands-free interactive, wireless communication device
- Seat belts must be worn at all times
- See GDL Exemptions for hours-related exemptions for employment or religious reasons
Get a basic driver license
You must be at least 18 years old
- Complete the unsupervised driving period
- Go to any MVC Agency with your provisional license and other documents to pass the 6 point ID requirements
- Pay $24 license fee. *For your convenience, MVC accepts American Express® card, MasterCard® card, Visa® card, checks, money orders and cash
Speed Trailer Surveys
The Neptune City Traffic Bureau has a speed survey trailer. The trailer is used to identify speeding problems in areas which complaints are received or the Traffic Bureau feels there may be a problem. Below residents can find surveys that have been completed since the trailer was placed into service in May of 2020.
Child Safety Seat Program
The Neptune City Police Department would like to inform residents of a special service that is offered by the department. To date, the department has one trained child safety seat technician who will gladly assist parents and guardians with child seat inspection and installation. The seat will also be cross referenced with a manufacturer recall list to ensure that the seat is safe. Officers will also provide helpful information regarding seat belts, LATCH systems, air bags and much more.
If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call Sergeant Janell Pyzik at (732) 455-0128 or e-mail at jpyzik@neptunecitypolice.org.
The NJ State Police provide this service as well. Visit www.njsp.org
