LEONIA, New Jersey (WABC) -- A New Jersey town has started an unprecedented crackdown on drivers trying to get to and from the George Washington Bridge during rush hours.
Police in Leonia, which is 2 miles away from the GWB, said they started issuing $200 tickets Monday for non-local drivers who use the town's 60 residential streets for their commute.
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Within the last few weeks, authorities say they immediately saw congestion ease.
Before, more than 2,000 vehicles passed through the 9,200-resident town on a daily basis, said Leonia police Chief Thomas Rowe. Congestion problems had exacerbated as navigation apps like Waze gain in popularity.
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Meanwhile, a resident of Edgewater has filed a complaint against the borough, claiming the new ban restricts travel on public roads.
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