Atlantic County, NJ Public Conduct: Loitering Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Bridges covered
- 9 named county bridges across 4+ municipalities
- Prohibited acts
- Loitering, fishing, crabbing, swimming, diving
- Fishing exception
- Longport Bridge, Oct 1-Apr 30, 6pm-6am
- Vehicle parking
- Banned on all listed bridges
- Max fine
- $100
Summary
Atlantic County bans loitering, fishing, crabbing, swimming and diving on nine named county bridges, limiting use to crossing on foot or by vehicle, under Code § 99-1, with fines up to $100.
The use of any of the bridges listed below for loitering, fishing, crabbing, swimming, diving and any activity other than the crossing of said bridges by pedestrians or vehicular traffic is hereby prohibited. ... No vehicle, including automobiles, motorcycles or bicycles, shall be parked upon the bridges listed in § 99-1. ... Anyone convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction of violating this chapter shall be liable to a penalty not to exceed a fine of $100.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4863463; v25 updated 2026-04-21; through 04-21-2026).
Full Breakdown
Atlantic County Code § 99-1, part of Chapter 99's Article I on bridge conduct, prohibits loitering, fishing, crabbing, swimming, and diving, along with any activity other than crossing, on a specific list of nine county-maintained bridges: Cedar Bridge, Central Avenue, Dorset Avenue Bridge, English Creek, Green Bank, Jobs Point, Longport Bridge, Ocean Heights, and Patcong Creek Bridge, spanning municipalities including Egg Harbor Township, Ventnor, Mullica Township, and Port Republic. Section 99-1.1 carves out a narrow fishing exception on the Longport Bridge, allowing fishing between October 1 and April 30 each year from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., provided fishermen do not block the pedestrian pathway and clean up debris before leaving. Section 99-2 separately bars parking any vehicle, including automobiles, motorcycles or bicycles, on any of the listed bridges. Section 99-3 requires the County to post regulatory and warning signs to notify the public of these restrictions.
Violations & Fines
Section 99-5 sets the penalty at up to $100 for anyone convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction of violating the chapter. Section 99-4 authorizes enforcement by any local or state police officer, so both county and municipal police can issue a complaint for loitering, parking, or other prohibited activity on the listed bridges.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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