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Medford Police to help put brake on traffic fatalities next Friday

Motorists in New Jersey and throughout the nation are asked to join a day-long effort on Oct. 10, designed to increase awareness about safe driving behaviors and keep the 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, driving the posted speed limit, avoiding distractions while driving and always being safe and sober behind the wheel. The goal is to experience a day when all roadway users are extra vigilant and there are no fatalities.

To support this effort, the Medford Township Police Department will be utilizing traffic enforcement and social media to educate the public on safe driving habits. Last year in New Jersey, 542 individuals lost their lives in motor vehicle-related crashes, down from 589 in 2012. The decline continues a downward trend in motor vehicle fatalities, and in 2013 the lowest number of motor vehicle related deaths in the state was recored since the 1940s.

Additional information on Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day is available by logging on to www.brakesonfatalities.org.

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