Wall Police Urge Motorists To Put Brakes On Fatalities

Wall, NJ — Wall Township police are urging motorists to slow down, put down the phone and pay attention behind the wheel as part of a statewide effort to keep the roads 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, Wall Lt. Greg Carpino said in a news release.

The goal is to experience a day when all roadway users are extra vigilant and there are no fatalities on the roads. Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day is set for Oct. 10.

Last year in New Jersey, 562 individuals lost their lives in motor vehicle-related crashes, up from 556 in 2015. Pedestrian fatalities increased from 168 in 2014 to 173 in 2015.

Statewide law enforcement agencies will be utilizing their variable message boards and conducting educational activities beginning Oct. 3, to raise public awareness regarding this issue for a week leading up to the Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day.

“Clearly, this effort will go a long way in our continuing efforts to stem the tide of tragedies that occur every day on New Jersey’s roadways,” Lieutenant Chad Clark said. “Shining the spotlight on this one day can help create a groundswell of support for good driving behaviors that can carry over throughout the year.”

“Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day not only raises awareness about the individual responsibility we have for our driving behaviors, but also engages drivers in making positive changes behind the wheel every day of the year,” Clark said.

More information on the “Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day” is available by logging on to www.brakesonfatalities.org

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