A police department in New Jersey has gone viral after using an unusual disguise to crack down on distracted driving. The Dunellen Police Department dressed one of its officers in a green ghillie suit that made him resemble a roadside tree as part of a campaign to remind motorists about the dangers of using smartphones behind the wheel. While the tree disguise was primarily used to grab public attention and encourage safer driving, police later carried out a six-hour enforcement operation with plainclothes officers on July 29, 2026, during which 74 drivers were cited for distracted driving. Officials said the campaign was aimed at reducing preventable crashes caused by motorists taking their eyes off the road.
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