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About
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The
mission of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety is
to reduce fatalities, injuries and property damage on
the roads of New Jersey resulting from traffic crashes.
To achieve its mission, the Division undertakes traffic
safety programs relating to Education, Enforcement,
and Engineering. The bulk of the Division's funding
comes from the Federal Government, through the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The funding received
by the Division is used to undertake state-wide traffic
safety programs and is also dispersed to local, county
and state agencies in the form of traffic safety grants.
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The
Director is appointed by the Governor and also serves
as the Governor’s Representative for highway safety. |
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Traffic
safety priority areas that the Division attempts to
address include: |
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Occupant Protection:
Issues relating to the usage of seat belts and child
safety seats. |
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Impaired
Driving:
Efforts to reduce driving while impaired by drugs or
alcohol. |
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Pedestrian
Safety:
Programs designed to reduce crashes involving pedestrians. |
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Diversity
Programs:
Bringing the traffic safety message to the state’s
diverse populations. |
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Comprehensive
Traffic Safety Programs:
County-wide programs that address specific traffic safety
issues in a particular county. |
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Distracted
Driving:
Educating motorists about the dangers of distractions
such as cell phones and eating while driving. |
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Aggressive
Driving:
Reducing dangerous driving practices including speeding,
excessive lane changes, tailgating and gesturing. |
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