Unsafe Driving, Traffic Violations in NJ
Death from unsafe driving, traffic
violations, and traffic accidents are high in New Jersey and are
increasing. Not only do they cause risk to one's health but they can
have aftereffects too.
According to media reports, in 2015,
there were 501 road accidents that led to 541 deaths in New Jersey.
According to data presented by Allstate Insurance in 2012, New Jersey
was named “home to the second worst drivers” in the country, which was
printed in Forbes magazine. New Jersey Department of Transportation
released a report that included approximately 62,000 accidents in 2014.
Most car accidents in New Jersey occur on municipal or county roads. We
experience a large number of accidents during the holiday season in Cape
May County.
According to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, more than one-third of teenage deaths in the
U.S. are the result of motor vehicle crashes. The reason: “Most teens
around the country are inexperienced and don’t have enough practice and
knowledge when they get behind the wheel of a car,” stated Jason
Friedman, founder, and CEO of Drive Safer.
When I got a careless driving ticket
from Middle Township police last month, I knew it was not a major
accident but I was still scared.
I am very thankful to new Middle
Township Judge Dorothy Incarvito-Garrabrant. She was wonderful. The
court was very busy and most were there for traffic violations. The way
Judge Garrabrant and her prosecutor dealt with each case to remind
people to respect the law, become a better driver and citizen, the more I
got inspired from her. At the end of the day, I set my mind to help and
convince other people about the laws as well as the safety of the
roads, the effects and how it affects the lives of the people and the
community.
When one meets with an accident, he
should immediately inform police and one should not flee the scene as it
may raise further questions about the accident. If the owner of the car
is present, he should exchange information regarding his phone number
and other information. Reporting it is a good thing as it can in most
cases avoid death and damage of lives and property. Your driving history
is one of the biggest factors in determining what you pay for car
insurance.
Young drivers in New Jersey run a
greater risk everywhere and this problem is still largely unsolved.
Distracted driving is a serious problem on the roads, especially due to
the use of mobile devices.
It is very important to encourage people
with new teen drivers in New Jersey to get educated about New Jersey’s
Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) program. It is very important to save
lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes and
communities, and on the road through leadership, research, education and
advocacy in New Jersey from the start of high school.
The need for
prioritization of road safety education with a focus on issues like
drunk driving, speeding, and negligent and reckless driving are among
the main recommendations that need to be noted if we want to prevent
traffic violations or deaths in New Jersey.
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