Bogota Police Department

05/25/2026

Let us remember and honor the sacrifices made by those who served our country. We remember and will always be grateful.

05/22/2026

Parking regulations for Friday, as well as the Overnight Parking regulations have been suspended for the holiday weekend. Permission will not be needed until Tuesday night. (Enforcement will begin again Wednesday morning) 🇺🇸Enjoy the holiday weekend!🇺🇸

05/18/2026

🚨🚔 In support of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) nationwide “Click It or Ticket” campaign, the Bogota Police Department, along with law enforcement agencies throughout New Jersey, will participate in a statewide traffic safety initiative.

From May 18, 2026 through May 31, 2026, additional patrol officers will conduct enforcement details focused on educating motorists and reinforcing the importance of wearing seat belts while operating a motor vehicle.

Seat belts save lives. Buckle up every trip, every time.
New Jersey DHTS

05/12/2026

🚧TRAFFIC ALERT FROM HACKENSACK🚧

The Hackensack Police Department advises motorists that River Street will be closed between 5/11 and 5/18 for milling and paving operations.

Please be patient as we work to improve our roadways. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to plan alternate routes during this time.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

05/12/2026

🚲⚠️ NJ E-BIKE LAW IN EFFECT ⚠️🚲

New Jersey has updated its e-bike laws to improve safety for riders, pedestrians, and drivers.

✅ E-bikes are now considered motorized bicycles
✅ License required (15–16 need a motorized bicycle license; 17+ need a valid driver’s license)
✅ Registration & insurance required
🚫 Riders under 15 are not permitted

Please make sure you are in compliance before riding on public roadways.

📍 Stay safe. Ride responsibly. Share the road.
🚴‍♂️

05/11/2026

🚨TRAFFIC ALERT🚨
OVER THE NEXT 6 DAYS RIVER ST IN HACKENSACK WILL BE MILLED AND PAVED BETWEEN ANDERSON ST AND THE RT 80 AREA. THIS WILL CREATE HEAVIER THAN NORMAL TRAFFIC THROUGHOUT OUR BOROUGH AND PERIODIC CLOSURES OF THE MIDTOWN AND COURT ST BRIDGES. PLAN EXTRA TIME FOR TRAVEL.

04/15/2026

Bogota PD Alert: On Thursday, 4/16/26, from approximately 7am-4pm, River Road and West Shore Avenue under the railroad bridge will be closed in both directions for paving from previous roadway and concrete barrier repairs. Plan an alternate route and expect delays for the morning commute.

04/08/2026

🚧 Road Closure Notice 🚧
On April 13, 2026 and April 14, 2026 West Main Street between River Road and the Hackensack border will be milled and paved from approximately 8am-4pm each day.
There will be temporary road closures in the area shown on the map, along with detours.

🔴 Closed Roads (Red):
Sections of Main St, River Rd, and nearby connecting streets will be closed to through traffic.

🟢 Open/Detour Routes (Green):
Surrounding streets will remain open and can be used as alternate routes.

🚫No Parking will be allowed on South Street between River Rd and Larch Ave

📍 Location: Around Olsen Park and the Bogota Recreation Center area

Please plan ahead, follow posted detour signs, and allow extra travel time. We appreciate your patience as work is completed safely.

🚗 Thank you for your cooperation!

04/02/2026

‼️Overnight and Friday Parking‼️
Due to the Easter and Passover holidays, the overnight parking ordinance has been suspended from Friday, April 3, 2026 until Tuesday, April 7, 2026. You will not need overnight parking permission again until the night of April 6, 2026.
The No Parking Friday 9am-12noon ordinance has also been suspended Friday, April 3, 2026.
Happy Holidays!

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Remember if you are going to party tonight to celebrate, be sensible and get a designated driver or call for a ride share service. Don’t find handcuffs at the end of your rainbow.