Ocean County Health Department To Hold Annual "3-D" Drunk Driving Simulation Event

Want to see what it's like to drive drunk or under the influence of drugs without even getting in a car?

Then come to Center Court in the Ocean County Mall on Friday between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and watch or try out the "Fatal Vision Goggle" demonstrations, and simulated DUI stops.

“3-D is a unique, one-stop shop opportunity with attendees that include state and county officials, alcohol and drug abuse treatment providers and members of the law enforcement and education community," said Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Public Health Coordinator.

The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., features a number of speakers, including Regenye, Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato, Congressman Thomas MacArthur and Peter Curatolo, director of the health department's Intoxicated Driver Resource Center.

The schedule includes:

• Commemoration Ceremony - 1 p.m.
• Simulated DUI Stops and Fatal Vision Goggle demonstrations at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
• Regulatory Issues Concerning DUI in New Jersey
• Safety Information Provided by the New Jersey Highway and Traffic Safety Administration

If you have any questions, please call Peter Curatolo at 732-341-9700, ext. 7685. You can also visit the Health Department’s website atwww.ochd.org or follow the Health Department on Twitter@OCpublichealth or like us on Facebook.

Image: Patch file photo.