Today is “Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day”

Motorists are asked to join a day-long effort on October 10, 2011, 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. 

Last year in New Jersey, 556 people lost their lives in vehicle-related crashed, down from 583 in 2009. The decline continues a four-year downward trend in vehicle fatalities and marks the lowest number of recorded deaths in the state due to vehicles since the 1940s. 

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