Blue Line on Street to Support Officers Is Illegal: Feds  The thin blue line that was painted on New Jersey streets in support of police is actually illegal, according to federal officials, but a mayor is vowing to keep the blue line, even if it means defying federal regulation.  NBC10 Philadelphia

 

Mahwah's mayor says he will defy the federal standard, and keep the blue line on Franklin Turnpike outside police headquarters.

The thin blue line that was painted on a New Jersey street last fall in support of local police is actually illegal, according to federal officials, but the town's mayor is vowing to keep the blue line, even if it means defying federal regulation. 

The town of Mahwah had the blue line painted in front of the local police station in October at the request of a resident who wanted to show gratitude for keeping the community consistently ranked among the safest in the state.

But in a letter dated Dec. 8, federal highway official Mark Keherli told Mahwah officials that blue paint is only to be used for specific reasons, like handicapped parking spots. 

 

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