FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 13, 2026
Contact: [email protected]
JERSEY CITY TO BEGIN CAMERA-ASSISTED PARKING ENFORCEMENT IN TWO AREAS
Enforcement is expected to begin on a rolling basis the week of November 16th
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The City of Jersey City will begin rolling out its Camera-Assisted Parking Enforcement (CAPE) pilot in the commercial areas around the Grove Street PATH station and Newark Pedestrian Plaza (Ward E), and Bergen Square (Ward C), with enforcement expected to begin during the week of November 16. The program uses camera technology to help enforce existing parking and curb regulations in targeted locations, with the goal of keeping streets safer and more accessible for everyone.
The pilot will focus on violations such as double parking, blocking bike lanes and crosswalks, improper parking at intersections, and overstaying in loading zones. These behaviors can reduce visibility at crossings, force people biking and driving to maneuver around blocked lanes, interfere with access to businesses, and delay buses and emergency vehicles.
Cameras will capture a time-stamped image of a vehicle when the system detects a potential parking violation at a designated location. A JCPD Parking Enforcement official will review each potential violation for accuracy before a citation is issued. Citations will be issued by mail; the system does not issue citations automatically.
Ahead of activation, the City is identifying enforcement areas with “Photo Enforced” signs, updated regulatory signage, and curb painting. Over the next two weeks, the City will also distribute flyers and conduct door-to-door outreach with businesses in the affected areas. Residents and businesses can find program information, including details about the pilot, at jcnj.org/CAPE.
What CAPE Is and What It Is Not
CAPE is a targeted tool for enforcing existing parking and curb regulations. The table below summarizes the program’s intended scope.
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Limited to enforcement of existing parking and curb regulations
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A general-purpose law enforcement license plate reader
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Only vehicles violating parking rules
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Location, date, time, license plate, make, model, color, and photo of vehicle in violation
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Vehicle details irrelevant to a parking violation
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Equipped to de-identify faces and personal features before imagery is transmitted or stored
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Capturing faces or using facial recognition technology
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Authorized Parking Enforcement Officers and CAPE program staff, for violation history only
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Any law enforcement officer, for any reason
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Limited to authorized users for program evaluation and curb regulation planning
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Shared with third parties or unauthorized users
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Measuring Results
The City will evaluate the pilot using measures such as parking violations on targeted corridors, whether bike lanes and crosswalks remain clear and accessible, loading zone use, and broader traffic flow and street safety indicators. The City will share information about program performance as results become available.
For more information, visit jcnj.org/CAPE.
Laura Bustamante
Chief of Staff
Mayor James Solomon
280 Grove Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Email: [email protected]