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Motorists in New Jersey and throughout the nation are asked to join a day-long effort on October 10, 2018, 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, every ride; 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.

To support this effort, the Middlesex  Police Department will participate in Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day by promoting motor vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian safety.

In 2016 New Jersey saw 604 individuals lost their lives in motor vehicle-related crashes, up from 562 in 2015.  Pedestrian fatalities decreased from 173 in 2015 to 165 in 2016.  Even though the number decreased this number represents 27.3% of all crashes while nationally pedestrian fatalities are at 15%. Statewide law enforcement agencies will be utilizing their variable message boards and conducting educational activities to raise public awareness regarding this issue during the week of October 3rd ending with “Brakes on Fatalities Day" on October 10th.

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