WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Police Department urges motorists throughout the township to join a daylong effort on Monday, Oct. 10, designed to increase awareness about safe driving behaviors and to keep roadways fatality-free for one day, according to a release from the township. “Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day” is an initiative designed to unite the country in moving toward zero fatalities for one full day by encouraging motorists to obey all traffic laws, including wearing seat belts, driving at the speed limit, avoiding distractions such as texting while driving and staying sober behind the wheel.
Last year in New Jersey, 562 individuals lost their lives in motor vehicle-related crashes, up from 556 in 2014, according to the release. Pedestrian fatalities increased to 173 in 2015, from 170 in 2014. Additional information on the Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day is available at www.brakesonfatalities.org or contact the West Orange Police Department’s Community Service Unit at 973-325-4038.
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