JANUARY 2018/16 WWW.NJSACOP.ORG

DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER Enforcement Summary Reports Requested

The purpose of the campaign was to undertake visible, targeted impaired driving enforcement and education during the end of year holiday period, where traditionally it is a time when drunk/drugged driving increases. Of the 10,497 people who died in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes in 2016, there were 6,479 drivers (62%) who had BACs of .08 or higher.

The NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety would like to thank all the police departments who dedicated their enforcement efforts towards this serious issue of impaired driving during this holiday crackdown period and throughout the year.

In order to summarize the successful results of this campaign we respectfully ask that EVERYONE (grantees or not) complete the Enforcement Summary Report by January 12, 2017 and forward to the NJ Division of Highway Safety Office (609) 633-9020 or by reporting the results directly on the DHTS website: http://www.nj.gov/oag/hts/index.html

Please know that your efforts in support of this enforcement campaign are truly appreciated.

DUI is more than alcohol. Pass It On.

Drug-impaired driving is a problem on America’s highways. Like drunk driving, drugged driving is impaired driving, which means it is dangerous and illegal in all 50 States, Puerto Rico, and Washington, DC. Whether the drug is legally prescribed or illegal, driving while drug-impaired poses a threat to the driver, vehicle passengers, and other road users.

Spread the word about drug-impaired driving and remind all drivers: If you are impaired by drugs and thinking about driving, pass your keys on to a sober driver. For additional information and media materials please go to www.trafficsafetymarketing.gov

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SAFETY

The mission of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety is the Safe Passage of all roadway users in New Jersey as we move toward zero fatalities. To achieve our mission, the Division promotes statewide traffic safety programs through education, engineering and enforcement activities

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Ask Me About DDACTS…

(Data Driven Approach to Crime and Traffic Safety)

Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety is a law enforcement model that integrates community-based collaboration with analysis of location-based crime and traffic crash data to determine how to effectively deploy law enforcement and other resources.

Drawing on the deterrent value of highly visible traffic enforcement and the knowledge that crimes often involve motor vehicles, the goal of DDACTS is to reduce crime, crashes, and traffic violations, improving the quality of life in every community.

To inquire about participating in a free Workshop near you, please contact NHTSA Region 2 Law Enforcement Liaison Michael Morris (mmorris@njsacop.org) or New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety Law Enforcement Liaison Paul Kaminsky (pkaminsky@njsacop.org).

WINTER DRIVING TIPS As the weather gets colder and the temperatures drop, it’s the time of the year to remind your residents and the motoring public of some winter driving tips.

Drive Slow (or at below the posted speed limit) and adjust your speed for the changing road conditions.

Turn on your headlights, using low beams when traveling in snow.

Increase your following distance. In winter weather, travel at least 8-10 seconds behind the car in front of you.

Give snowplows plenty of room to work. Don’t tailgate and try not to pass. If you must pass, take extreme caution in doing so.

Slow down before exiting the highway. Exit ramps often can have icy patches, sharp curves and stalled or stopped vehicles.

If you skid, don’t brake or accelerate. Remove your foot from the gas, and gently steer your car in the direction of the skid. When your car starts heading in the desired direction, carefully straighten the wheel.

For additional winter driving tips go to www.saferoads.com or email pkaminsky@njsacop.org for safe driving materials and/or palm cards.

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2018 ARIDE Training Dates Advance Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement

This is a two day 16 hour course. In order to be eligible to attend the training the officer MUST have attended the NJSP Driving While Intoxicated / Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Course. There is no cost for attending the class and we will provide the manuals and other materials.

Officers completing ARIDE will be better able to determine when a driver is impaired by a substance other than alcohol, so that a DRE can be summoned. Also, when no DRE is available, the officer will have enough training to articulate the reasonable suspicion, which can then elevate to the level of probable cause to arrest for DUI.

All of the classes will be held at the New Jersey State Police Hamilton Headquarters, 1400 Negron Drive Hamilton, NJ 08691.

Training Dates:

1/10/18 - 1/11/18 3/12/18 - 3/13/18 3/14/18- 3/15/18

3/26/18 - 3/27/18 5/21/18 – 5/22/18 5/23/18 – 5/24/18

Complete the application and email it to: NJSP Sgt. Mike Gibson at lpp6353@gw.njsp.org

2018 NHTSA Region 2 Child Passenger Safety

Technical Conference, Long Branch NJ March 19- 21, 2018

The Region 2 CPS Conference is the largest training, education and advocacy event in the United States dedicated solely to protecting children in vehicles. As you know, technical training and outreach are key elements in sustaining an active, vibrant CPS network. Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians and Instructors (CPST/CPST-I) receive continuing education credits through the Region 2 Conference, and gain knowledge of current best practices in reaching multicultural populations, analyze data to best focus media efforts, and convey crash dynamics to educate key local leaders. For additional information and registration materials go to:

http://www.nj.gov/oag/hts/downloads/CPS_Conference_Info.pdf

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Market Your Traffic Safety Campaigns:

���Start planning for your next initiative or mobilization by visiting NHTSA’s Traffic Safety Marketing page, a one-stop-shop for the latest communications news, campaign materials, and marketing techniques to

maximize your high visibility enforcement efforts at: http://www.trafficsafetymarketing.gov

If You Plan to Drink: Have a Plan. Don’t Drive. Get a Ride

Don’t drive. Before you ever leave the house, make a plan for having a fun, safe night out.

• Before you head out to celebrate the holidays make advanced plans that includes a sober driver—someone who will not drink at all, and will safely deliver you to your final destination.

• Don’t let friends drive drunk. Help arrange a safe way for them to get home, too.

• Download and use NHTSA’s Safer Ride app. The app helps people connect with a safe ride home by calling a taxi or friend and by identifying the app users location so they can be picked up. The app is available for Android devices on Google Play, and Apple devices on the iTunes store.

Ice & Snow – Clean it before you Go!

Remember to remind all residents to remove all ice and snow from their vehicle before driving, especially from the hood, windows and roof. It’s the law in New Jersey! Motorists who fail to do so face fines of $25 to $75 for each offense, regardless of whether the ice and snow is dislodged from the vehicle. If flying ice or snow causes property damage or injury to others, motorists face fines of $200 to $1,000 for each offense. There are approximately 500 fatalities in the United States per year due to icy road conditions.

 

Contact Information

Chief Paul A. Kaminsky, Ret.

Law Enforcement Liaison

NJSACOP / NJDHTS

pkaminsky@njsacop.org

C- (908) 328-2227

Please Visit the Traffic Safety Tab on our website at www.njsacop.org for additional traffic resources and various traffic safety information.

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