What did the officer disguise himself as?

He disguised himself as a shrub by hiding in a bush.

What did he do when he saw a driver using a phone?

He stepped out and gave the driver a ticket.

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WATCH: New Jersey officer, disguised as shrub, catches alleged distracted drivers

First publishedJul 31, 00:19 UTC

Last updatedJul 31, 10:45 UTC · 32m ago

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WATCH: New Jersey officer, disguised as shrub, catches alleged distracted drivers

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A police department in New Jersey is using a new tactic to catch alleged distracted drivers.

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A New Jersey police officer hid in a bush to look like a shrub. He watched drivers who were using their phones while driving. When he saw a distracted driver, he stepped out and gave them a ticket.

Why it matters

Distracted driving can cause accidents and hurt people. The police hope this unusual method will make drivers pay more attention.

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What did the officer disguise himself as?: He disguised himself as a shrub by hiding in a bush.
What did he do when he saw a driver using a phone?: He stepped out and gave the driver a ticket.

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