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831853 Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety

Click on the link below to learn more about bicycle and pedestrian law, safety tips, and an abundance of other information
http://www.nj.gov/oag/hts/ped-bike-safety.html

General Information

  • Please follow signage in regards to parking as it changes throughout the year
  • During times of predicted snow, park vehicles on West & South sides of the street allowing the snow to be cleared to the curb.  An alert via SWIFT 911 Notification system will advise when its time to move your vehicle to the East & North side of the street.  This will allow the Avon Public Works to efficiently clear the snow from the roadway, thank you for your cooperation. 
  • Sidewalks should be cleared as soon as possible after a storm. Refrain from throwing snow back into the road and lane after it has been cleared.  142-16: It is the responsibility of the Owner or Tenant of a residence to remove the snow from the sidewalks. If the sidewalks are icy, it is the owner/tenant’s responsibility to put sand or salt down on the ice.
  • According to the BOCA National Property Maintenance Code, all residences must have address numbers on them which are visible from the street.  This will help expedite locating your residence in an emergency. 
  • Vacant House Checks If you are going to be away for any amount of time, please use the link on the Avon Police Department home page or call the police desk 732-502-4500 to inform the department of your absence.
  • Dogs are not permitted on the beach between May 1st and October 1st. Dogs are never permitted on the boardwalk.
  • The speed limit throughout the town is 25 MPH.
  • Parking is not permitted in any Lane in the Borough.
  • No one is permitted to talk, page or text on a cell phone while driving.
  • Please be cognizant of the 4-way Stops along Third Avenue.
  • Please secure bicycles in a locked garage, shed, or residence. Make sure you have the bikes locked as well. Each year we have a large number of bicycles stolen. If your bikes are in a locked garage/shed/residence out of sight we can greatly reduce the number of thefts.
  • We also need you to secure your power tools, surfboards, lawn equipment, and other small items. When left out in the open, these items create an opportunity for would-be thieves. If we store items properly, we can greatly reduce the chances of them being stolen.
  • Any juvenile under the age of 17 is required by law to wear a helmet while cycling, roller-skating, in-line skating or skateboarding.
  • Construction Hours:  The erection, including excavating, demolition, alterations or repair of any building by a commercial contractor is permitted as follows: 1) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday except on public holidays of New Year’s, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. The official date of observance shall govern. 2) between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays except between June 15 and Labor Day.  Individual property owners are permitted to perform ordinary maintenance as follows: 1) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday except on public holiday of New Year’s, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. The official date of observance shall govern. 2) between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Ordinary maintenance shall include any construction activity as defined by N.J.A.C.5:23-2.7. 
  • Lawn Maintenance may be done after 8 AM on Monday through Saturday and after 12 PM on Sundays.
  • If you are going to be away for any amount of time, please stop in or use the link on the Police Department Home Page to inform the department of your absence. We will take down your information regarding keyholder information. We will also periodically check the exterior of your residence to make sure there are no problems.
  • If anyone sees anything unusual, we ask that you call the Police Department right away at (732) 502-4500. If you would like to contact any officer and it does not require an immediate response, you may call the department or go to the website and send them an email at: avonpolice@avonpd.org. Each officer's email address is listed HERE. Of course you can always call Police Headquarters as well. 
  • If you or a loved one has been impacted by crime, The Mental Health Association on Monmouth County provides free counseling with licensed professionals who specialize in treating trauma, visit www.mentalhealthmonmouth.org for more information.