Avon by the Sea is a small beachfront borough in Monmouth County comprised of about 2,000 people and directly bordered by each Belmar, Neptune, and Bradley Beach. It is accessible through Route 71 and Ocean Avenue. Because Avon by the Sea is such a beach oriented borough and because it is surrounded by so many similar communities, as the summer rolls around each year, traffic and general congestion begin to rapidly increase. This huge population spike during summer brings Avon by the Sea's population of 2,000 all the way up to 10,000 on average. Along with this population spike, and increasingly problematic traffic, comes a crackdown by local law enforcement, striving to maintain the peace and quiet that Avon by the Sea residents have grown accustomed to throughout the year. This crackdown is usually effectuated through an increased number of disorderly persons charges, traffic violations, and DWIs. Disorderly persons offenses refer to a broad category of offenses with some of the more popularly issued being disorderly conduct (N.J.S. 2C:33-2), trespass (N.J.S. 2C: 18-3), criminal mischief (N.J.S. 2C: 17-3), simple assault (N.J.S. 2C: 12-1), use or possession of a fake ID (N.J.S. 2C: 28-7), underage drinking (N.J.S. 2C:33-15), possession of drugs or drug paraphernalia (N.J.S. 2C:35-10 and N.J.S. 2C: 36-2), and resisting arrest (N.J.S. 2C:29-2). Penalties resulting from a disorderly persons conviction can be very serious and my include significant monetary fines, jail time, enrollment into community service programs, and other repercussions. Last year, Avon by the Sea witnessed 9 disorderly persons charges. Traffic violations are much more common in Avon by the Sea with some of the most popular being tailgating, driving without insurance, failure to stop, and careless or reckless driving. Penalties resulting from such traffic violations may include the assessment of motor vehicle points leading to increased insurance premiums, and monetary fines. Being convicted of an alcohol related drunk driving charge can lead to much harsher penalties with much more long last effects. A first time offender for DWI, DUI, or Refusal will face penalties including loss of license for up to a year, monetary fines approaching $500.00, jail time, enrollment into an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center program, and the possible installation of an ignition interlock device system into their vehicle. Along with these serious penalties, the individual bears the stigma of having been convicted of such a serious offense. Last year Avon by the Sea witnessed 194 traffic infractions and 11 DWIs. Avon by the Sea Borough Municipal Court 106 West Sylvania Avenue Neptune City, New Jersey 07753 Phone (732) 775-1690 Fax (732) 776-7842 Avon by the Sea Borough Municipal Court Judge Honorable Alfred J. D'Auria, J.M.C. Avon by the Sea Borough Municipal Court Administrator Dorothy H. Reibrich Avon by the Sea Borough Municipal Court Prosecutor James Carton IV, Esq. Court sessions are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 1:30 PM. For further information on the Avon by the Sea Municipal Court, visit their website at: http://www.avonbytheseanj.com/avonbythesea_municipalcourt.htm
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