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New Jersey DHTS

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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 municipal, county, state government and law enforcement agencies, as well as non-profit organizations in the form of traffic safety grants. The Director

is appointed by the Governor and also serves as the Governor’s Representative for highway safety. Traffic safety priority areas that the Division attempts to address include:

Occupant Protection: Issues relating to the use of seat belts and child safety seats. Impaired Driving: Efforts to reduce driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol. Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety: Programs designed to reduce crashes involving pedestrians or bicycles. Diversity Programs: Bringing the traffic safety message to the state’s diverse populations. Comprehensive Traffic Safety Programs: County-wide programs that address specific traffic safety issues in a particular county. Distracted Driving: Educating motorists about the dangers of distractions such as talking on a cell phone or sending text messages while driving. Aggressive Driving: Reducing dangerous driving practices including speeding, excessive lane changes, tailgating and gesturing. Young Drivers: Raise awareness among young drivers and passengers of the dangers of impaired driving, speeding and not wearing seat belts. Older Drivers: Promote programs directed towards reducing traffic-related injuries and fatalities among older people. Emergency Medical Services: Ensure persons incurring traffic related injuries receive prompt emergency medical care. Traffic Records: Provide a complete and useful records system at the state and local level. Work Zone Safety: Develop and implement systems and procedures for carrying out roadway construction and operations in a safe manner. Motorcycle Safety: Promote motorcycle safety by addressing the use of helmets, impaired riding, rider training and motorist awareness.

06/05/2026

Tomorrow is Secure Your Load Day. Transporting objects can become dangerous and deadly if not properly secured. Each year, 100-200 people are killed due to unsecured loads.

06/03/2026

Happy World Bicycle Day! Let’s keep our roads safe. Do your part by sharing the road with cyclists.

06/02/2026

Even the most skilled motorcycle riders are not invincible. Be sure to protect yourself with a certified helmet and proper riding gear, and always follow traffic laws.

05/29/2026

Listen to your passengers: If they ask you to put your phone away, do it. It could save a life.

05/27/2026

A car can look like a playground or a great hiding place to a curious child. Keep all kids safe - lock your vehicle doors and keep keys out of reach to prevent children from getting trapped inside.

05/22/2026

Kick off summer the right way, not with a DUI. Plan a sober ride this weekend.

05/20/2026

Nicer weather means motorcycle season. Share the road. Motorcycles are harder to see - check your blind spots.

05/19/2026

Buckle up, even on local roads. Hitting the dashboard or windshield at 30 mph is like falling from the top of a three-story building.

05/18/2026

Buckle up, New Jersey. Law enforcement across the state are joining the annual Click It or Ticket campaign to increase seat belt use and save lives. State law requires seat belts and child safety seats for all passengers.

05/14/2026

It’s okay to pass bicyclists - just make sure you give them at least 4 feet of space. It’s the law!

Address

140 E Front Street, Fl 7th
Trenton, NJ
08625

Telephone

+18004223750

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