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So far this year, 76 people have died on state roadways compared with 120 people during the same time period last year. That’s a decrease of 36.7 percent.

“This should be easy by now since the message is always the same: don’t drink and drive. Those who gamble on driving under the influence may find their lives changed in a moment. They’re likely to lose their licenses, their freedom, or their lives as the result,” said Colonel Rick Fuentes, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police.

On St. Patrick’s Day 2008, 37 percent of the drivers and motorcyclists involved in fatal crashes nationally had a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or above, according to statistics by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In addition, NHTSA statistics show that in 2008, there were 134 crash fatalities on St. Patrick’s Day. Out of that number, 50 people were killed in traffic crashes that involved at least one driver with a BAC of .08 or higher

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Two more bills to be signed into law are intended to make the state’s roadways a little safer by toughening penalties for driving under the influence.

The first bill – A3073 – increases the use of ignition interlock devices for drunken drivers.

Until now, New Jersey judges were given the option to require the use of ignition interlocks for first-time offenders for six months to a year after their license was restored. The devices are already required for repeat offenders for one to three years.

The new law, which took effect immediately, mandates ignition interlocks for first offenders whose blood alcohol content is at least 0.15 percent – nearly twice New Jersey’s 0.08 limit.

Also signed into law is a bill – A4303 – designed to crack down on motorists repeatedly caught driving under the influence or with a suspended license.

Senate President Richard Codey, D-Essex, said he was spurred to pursue the legislation after a Morris Township, NJ, crash in April 2009 that was caused by a man with 12 previous DUI convictions and 78 license suspensions.

Jail time would be mandatory for anyone caught driving under the influence while already suspended for a DUI or refusal to take a breath test. Convicted offenders would face six months to one year behind bars and up to a $10,000 fine.

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From NJ.com:

Preliminary data released by the New Jersey State Police showed no traffic deaths during the three-day New Year holiday, the first holiday weekend without an auto fatality in the state in at least six years, a report in NorthJersey.com said.

The report referred to traffic reports from 6 p.m. Dec. 31 through 6 a.m. Monday, according to the report. Sgt. Stephen Jones told the newspaper he credits enforcement of drunk driving laws, DWI checkpoints and increased awareness of the dangers of driving while intoxicated, the report said.

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The Vernon Township Police will be cracking down on drunk drivers as part of their annual holiday season, “Over the Limit, Under Arrest” campaign. Beginning Dec. 7 and running through Jan. 3, 2010, local and state law enforcement officials will conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints, looking for motorists who may be driving while intoxicated.

A concentrated national effort, the campaign helps to raise awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving through high-visibility enforcement and public education tools, including posters, banners and mobile video display signs. Launched nationally in 1999, the program works to combat drunk driving during some of the busiest travel times during the year.

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All over New Jersey, police officers are cracking down on drunk drivers with the, “Over The Limit, Under Arrest” campaign.

Between December 7th through January 3rd, high concentrations of police officers will conduct patrols and sobriety checkpoints trying to eliminate those people who decided to drink and drive.

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