Holmdel Police Put the Brakes on Fatalities

Holmdel Police are putting the brakes on fatalities this Thursday, as part of a national effort to enforce driver safety by keeping roadways fatality-free for one day.

Put the Brakes on Fatalities days in the last two year sin New Jersey have been fatality-free, with extra enforcement of traffic laws and an encouragement of safe driving.

“Clearly, this effort will go a long way in our continuing efforts to stem the tide 
of tragedies that occur every day on New Jersey’s roadways,” Chief John Mioduszewski said. “Shining the spotlight on this one day can help create a groundswell of support for good driving behaviors that can carry over throughout the year.”

The day will spotlight safe driving while the Holmdel Township Police Department continues to enforce motor vehicle laws.

Despite a drop in the number of fatal crashes from previous years, Monmouth County still ranks in the top 10 statewide, according to NJ.com.

In 2013, there have been 15 fatal crashes, which include 16 fatalities, NJ.com reported. At this time last year, there were 17 fatal crashes; 16 in July 2011.

“Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day not only raises awareness about the individual 
responsibility we have for our driving behaviors, but also engages drivers in making positive changes behind-the-wheel every day of the year,” Mioduszewski 
said.