Wyckoff, Franklin Lakes to Participate in 'Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day' Oct. 10

The Franklin Lakes Police Department is asking New Jersey motorists to join a day-long effort on Friday, Oct. 10 designed to increase awareness about safe driving behaviors and keep 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, driving the posted speed limit, avoiding distractions while driving and always being safe and sober behind the wheel. The goal is to experience a day when all roadway users are extra vigilant and there are no fatalities on our roadways.

The Wyckoff Police Department will also participate in Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day, according to NorthJersey.com.

Last year, 542 individuals lost their lives in motor vehicle-related crashes in New Jersey, down from 589 in 2012. The decline continues a downward trend in motor vehicle fatalities and in 2013 we recorded the lowest number of motor vehicle related deaths in the State since the 1940s, according to Franklin Lakes police.

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.

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