Snow Removal Reminder
From Franklin Lakes Police Department
When clearing driveways of snow in the winter months, please remember that roadways must remain clear in order to provide safe travel for motorists. Many Franklin Lakes residents utilize privately contracted snow plowing services that move snow into the roadway and/or onto another’s property. Snow deposited onto public roadways may refreeze and create a significant hazard to the traveling public and future snow removal operations. Often, large mounds are formed along the sides of streets or near intersections that obstruct visibility for drivers causing major safety hazards to motorists and pedestrians. Homeowners who utilize snow plowing firms should remind them that it is against borough code and New Jersey State Law 39:4-77.3 (Anti-Snow Dumping Act) to move snow into (or across) any roadway which will be enforced by the Franklin Lakes Police Department. The Fine for a first offense is $250 and each subsequent offense will be a fine of $500. Please be courteous to neighbors as they do not wish to have your snow piled on their property. This often results in property damage and/or flooding issues. Snow removed from your driveway or other areas of your property should remain on your property. We also would like to remind residents of the Borough Code when they clear snow from their sidewalks in front of their home or business. Snow and Ice must be cleared from the sidewalk in front of your home within 24 hours after snow fall has ended or within 12 hours after snow fall has ended for a business to make it safe for pedestrians. The Fine for a first offense is $50 and each subsequent offense will be a fine between $100 and $400.
Thank you for your cooperation.