Motorists in Medford Township and throughout the nation are asked to join a day‐long effort on Oct. 10, designed to increase awareness about safe driving behaviors and keeping the state’s roadways fatality free for one‐day.
Known as, Put The Brakes On Fatalities Day, the national initiative was designed to unite the country in moving toward zero fatalities for one full day by encouraging motorists to obey all traffic laws, including buckling up, every ride; driving the posted speed limit; avoiding distractions while driving; and always being safe and sober behind the wheel.
To support this effort, Medford Township Police will work by increasing proactive enforcement efforts to heighten the community’s awareness to safe driving.
Last year in New Jersey, 627 individuals lost their lives in motor vehicle‐related crashes, up from 556 in 2010. Although nationally there is a downward trend in motor vehicle fatalities in 2011 in New Jersey fatalities increased over 2010 by 71 deaths.
Additional information on the Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day is available by logging on to www.brakesonfatalities.org.
