Put Brakes On Fatalities

Office of the Mayor

PROCLAMATION

Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day

WHEREAS, Across the nation, traffic crashes caused more than 41,000

fatalities in 2008, and are the leading cause of death for young

people ages 3 to 34; and

WHEREAS, In New Jersey, 591 individuals lost their lives in traffic crashes in

2008; and

WHEREAS, Alcohol related crashes accounted for 26 percent of the State’s

traffic fatalities and unsafe speeds was a factor in more than

22,000 crashes; and

WHEREAS, Motorcyclists, bicycle riders and pedestrians face increased risks

on New Jersey roadways, as people opt for alternative modes of

transportation; and

WHEREAS, 78 motorcyclists, 21 bicyclists and 135 pedestrians were killed in

New Jersey in traffic related crashes in 2008; and

WHEREAS, Safer driving behaviors such as buckling up, every ride; obeying posted

speed limits; avoiding aggressive driving behaviors and aggressive

drivers; never drinking and driving; wearing proper safety gear when

riding a motorcycle or bicycle; and focusing solely on driving by

avoiding distractions, can dramatically reduce the number of traffic

related injuries and deaths;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Charles F. Butrico, Jr., Mayor of the Borough of South

Plainfield, do hereby proclaim October 10, 2009,

“Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day”

and call upon all residents to put these lifesaving behaviors into

practice to improve safety o the roadways in our community and

throughout the State.

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Charles F. Butrico, Jr.

Mayor

October 5, 2009