Crime & Safety
Put The Brakes on Fatalities in Marlboro
Mayor Jon Hornik is asking Marlboro residents to join the Oct. 10 day to raise awareness of fatalities on the roads.
Imagine one full day in America without a fatal car accident.
That's the goal of "Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day," a national initiative designed to encourage motorists to obey all traffic laws in hopes of having an entire day with zero fatalities.
Marlboro Township is participating in the national effort on Wednesday, Oct. 10 and is asking all local drivers to pitch in by remembering to buckle up every ride; driving the posted speed limit; avoiding distractions while driving; and always being safe and sober behind the wheel.
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Last year in New Jersey, 627 people 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 New Jersey fatalities increased by 71 deaths from 2010 to 2011.
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Mayor Jon Hornik offered a proclamation, marking the importance of safe driving to help save lives.
Additional information on the “Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day” is available online at www.brakesonfatalities.org.
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