Palisades Interstate Park Commission: Police Department

I called to report a dear that had been hit on the Palisades Parkway just now and was suffering in the ditch. The guy I spoke with said that was slightly outside of their jurisdiction and Id have to call elsewhere. I was dismayed because this was always my third call and I felt like I kept getting redirected. Just as I was about to hang up he said “you know what, that’s basically on the boarder, we’ll take care of it.” About ten minutes later we passed a patrol car heading in that direction. It was traumatic seeing that animal suffer and I was grateful this guy took the higher road and took care of the issue.

The worst. They pull you over for anything it's unbelievable I remember I took that route 3 days in a row and got pulled over for no reason all 3 days. Watch for these cops they are so rude and once when they took our friends car because it supposedly said it wasn't insuranced and it was and left me and a few friends and 4 year old their we had no money no way to get home we begged for a cab number couldn't use the phone after beggin so long and it got late and officer took us home god bless him I was so greatful it was the worst night PEOPLE BECAREFUL THESE COPS ARE BORED AND VERY MEAN

First of all let me say this. Whenever driving on the Palisades Parkway, watch your every move. Those cops are out for blood. They will undoubtedly try to get you on anything they can. The speed limit is 50. Drive 48! Be extra careful at the service stations, that's where they really like to bust people. That being said..

I've heard a lot of negatives in regards to the Palisades Court on Alpine Approach road. I personally disagree. I don't remember the judges name, but he is kind of an adjunct judge who also practices as an attorney when not behind the bench. He's probably the best judge I've ever experienced. He's totally fair, patient and he makes sure that you understand everything prior to you walking out of that court room. He doesn't project a negative attitude and he is NOT out to get you. Even the Prosecutor is really fair and very professional.

I went there for two parking tickets. The first was parking in a no parking zone and the second was for an obstructed license plate. When I sat down with the prosecutor he (In a nutshell) knew the obstructed plate was ridiculous (It was, there was nothing wrong with my license plate). He said because the dealer advertisement plate holder might have covered up a portion of the plate was the reason for the ticket. It only covered up the state slogan and not the plate number or state inscription. He recommended to the judge to throw out the ticket. I paid a total of $53 for the parking ticket (That was the deal).

The judge, in all fairness, accepted every single deal the prosecutor recommended. At first, I was told I would have to probably pay $75 but the judge lowered it even more. He's a good judge.

In conclusion, watch yourself when driving on the parkway. Based on my observations, a lot of people there who got speeding tickets, also got reckless driving tickets (In which every single reckless driving charge was thrown out). Also bring $$ to pay your fines!