The Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS) works to prevent motor vehicle-related crashes and the resulting property damage, injuries, and fatalities on New Jersey’s roadways. HTS is responsible for administering the State & Community Highway Safety Program, which annually distributes approximately $15 million in federal funding to develop and implement a statewide highway safety plan. The Director of HTS also serves as the Governor’s representative to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Federal Highway Administration.
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The Impaired Driving crackdown “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” is scheduled for August 28-September 7, 2021.
The Distracted Driving crackdown “UDrive. UText. UPay.” is scheduled for April 5-12, 2021 and the
seat belt enforcement mobilization “Click It or Ticket” is scheduled for May 17-June 6, 2021.
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AG Grewal Announces 2021 Annual “Click It or Ticket” Seat Belt Enforcement Campaign
NJ Law Enforcement Agencies to Join Nationwide Crackdown on Drivers and PassengersWho Don’t Buckle Up For Immediate Release: May 20, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney General Division of Highway Traffic Safety- Eric Heitmann., DirectorFor...
AG Grewal, Division of Highway Traffic Safety Kick Off Nat’l Distracted Driving Awareness Month with Launch of Ad Campaign Urging Drivers to ‘Take Control Of Your Destiny’ by Making Safe Choices Behind the Wheel
Colorful Ads Remind Motorists “You Have Places to Go. Don’t Drive Distracted.”For Immediate Release: April 1, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney General Division of Highway Traffic Safety- Eric Heitmann., DirectorFor Further Information:...
AG Grewal: Division of Highway Traffic Safety to Focus on Promoting Safe Driving Habits Following Uptick in Fatal Crashes Last Year
For Immediate Release: February 9, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney General Division of Highway Traffic Safety- Eric Heitmann., DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lisa Coryell609-292-4791Citizen Inquiries-609-984-58282020...
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Your life is worth more than social media likes. We're partnering with police agencies in NJ to alert the public about popular teenage bicycling habits. Bicyclists, don't swerve in traffic. Parents, talk to your kids about the dangers of swerving in traffic. Lives depend on it.
Bike tricks are cool, but playing chicken with cars is dangerous and can be deadly. Parents: Talk to your kids about safe places to do tricks (off busy roads) and the dangers of swerving. #bmxlife #BeStreetSmartNJ
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