South Brunswick PD Joins 'Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over' Campaign

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — With the winter holidays fast approaching, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS) have announced the kick-off of a statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” crackdown on impaired driving.

The annual year-end campaign is aimed at raising awareness of the dangers of impaired driving and reducing crashes caused by motorists driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Starting Friday through Jan. 1, 2025, law enforcement agencies across the state will step up enforcement targeting impaired driving during the heavily traveled holiday season.

HTS has provided 130 law enforcement agencies with grants totaling $732,400 to help pay overtime for saturation patrols and high-visibility sobriety checkpoints throughout the state.

South Brunswick Police Department has got $8,750 for this campaign.

The funds will allow the police department to add additional enforcement operations.

“We are thankful for this grant which will allow us to increase our efforts to ensure those who are traveling our roadways are safe,” Police Chief Raymond Hayducka said.

“I encourage all of you to make responsible decisions this Holiday season and help keep our roads safe.”

Traffic fatalities continue to be a leading cause of death in the Garden State.

According to statistics from the New Jersey State Police, 574 fatal crashes on NJ roadways claimed the lives of 606 people last year.

In more than 31 percent of those fatal crashes (182), a driver tested positive for alcohol and/or drugs.

“Being a responsible driver is one of the simplest ways to ensure a safe and happy holiday season for everyone. Our Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is aimed at raising public awareness and saving lives,” Platkin said.

“Drivers who put lives at risk by getting behind the wheel drunk or high will face serious consequences.”

Last year’s campaign resulted in 603 impaired driving arrests, 1,034 speeding summonses, and 557 seat belt summonses.

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