Police at the Jersey Shore are stepping up enforcement of street safety laws and new e-bike requirements as busy beach towns contend with cars, bikes and pedestrians during the summer season. In Harvey Cedars on Long Beach Island, police are using a seasonal officer as a decoy pedestrian to ident ify drivers who fail to stop for people in crosswalks. Officers then go after violators, issuing warnings or tickets. “We’ve been using the decoy all summer,” Sgt. Kevin Snow of the Harvey Cedars Police Department said. Seasonal Officer Greg Glassman watched as cars continued along busy Long Beach Boulevard while he tried to cross. “Every day it becomes a problem and a safety issue for everyone trying to go to the beach, trying to get home,” Glassman said. New Jersey law requires drivers to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks but police say getting drivers to comply remains a challenge. “They still don’t not get it. They do not get it at all so it’s a work in progress but that’s why we feel it’s important to do these types of enforcement details,” Snow said. In Margate, an 89-year-old woman was critically injured on Tuesday, Aug. 11 after a turning car hit her in a crosswalk. So far this year, 94 pedestrians have been killed on New Jersey roads — the same number as at this point in 2025. Police are also focusing on the growing number of e-bikes sharing the roads. Under a new New Jersey law that took effect nearly a month ago, e-bike riders must be at least 15 years old, wear a helmet and have a license or permit. E-bikes must also be registered with the Motor Vehicle Commission. Nearly 12,000 e-bike registrations have been issued so far. Harvey Cedars police are checking riders for compliance but say they are currently giving people time to adjust to the new requirements. “We’re in a little bit of a grace period for right now, just making sure everybody catches up to the law that came into effect. And in the future we’re going to start more proactive enforcement,” Snow said. The state has also clarified requirements for e-bikes brought into New Jersey from other states. Those bikes must be registered with the MVC, but out-of-state residents cannot obtain a New Jersey e-bike license or permit. That is not an issue for riders who have a valid driver’s license. Police say pedestrians also have a role in keeping themselves safe around traffic. “It’s good to acknowledge everybody and make sure they see you,” Glassman said. This story was originally reported for broadcast by NBC Philadelphia. AI tools helped convert the story to a digital article, and an NBC Philadelphia journalist edited the article for publication. ...read more read less