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DRIVER SAFETY SERIES:

As part of the South Brunswick Police Department’s Traffic Safety Initiative, designed to address a recent increase in serious motor vehicle crashes statewide, the South Brunswick Police Department will offer a new safe driving tip each Friday in hopes of decreasing car crashes and enhancing driver safety.
 
Safe Driving Tip #11 – Drowsy Driving:

Drowsy driving is the dangerous combination of driving when sleepy. This usually happens when a driver has not slept enough, but it can also happen because of untreated sleep disorders or shift work. Prescription and over-the-counter medications can also cause drowsiness, and alcohol can interact with sleepiness to increase both impairment and drowsiness.

No one knows the exact moment when sleep will come over their body. Falling asleep at the wheel is clearly dangerous, but being sleepy also affects your ability to drive safely, even if you don’t fall asleep. Drowsiness:

• Makes you less able to pay attention to the road.
• Slows your reaction time if you must brake or steer suddenly.
• Affects your ability to make good decisions.

Drowsy driving was involved in 91,000 crashes in 2017, resulting in 50,000 injuries and nearly 800 deaths. 
 
Who’s at greater risk of drowsy driving and related crashes and deaths?

• Teen and young adult drivers.
• Drivers on the road between midnight and 6 a.m. or in the later afternoon.
• Drivers who don’t get enough sleep.
• Commercial truck drivers.
• Drivers who work the night shift or long shifts.
• Drivers with untreated sleep disorders, like sleep apnea, where breathing repeatedly stops and starts.
• Drivers who use medicines that make them sleepy.

Some warning signs of drowsy driving:

• Yawning or blinking frequently
• Trouble remembering the past few miles driven
• Missing your exit
• Drifting from your lane
• Hitting a rumble strip on the side of the road

 
If you have any of these warning signs, pull over to rest or let someone else drive.
Simply turning up the radio or opening the window are not effective ways to keep you alert.

Prevent drowsy driving before taking the wheel:

• Get enough sleep! Most adults need at least 7 hours of sleep a day, and teens need at least 8 hours.
• Develop good sleeping habits, such as sticking to a sleep schedule.
• If you have a sleep disorder or have symptoms of a sleep disorder such as snoring or feeling sleepy during the day, talk to your doctor about treatment options.
• Before you drive, avoid taking medicines that make you sleepy. Be sure to check the label on any medicines you take or talk to your pharmacist.
• Before you drive, avoid drinking alcohol. Alcohol impairs the skills needed for driving and increases drowsiness.

 
 
 
Traffic Enforcement Details Week of December 10^th Through December 16^th, 2022:
 
In an effort to address recurring traffic safety concerns within the Township, the South Brunswick Police Department will be conducting the following directed traffic enforcement details during the week of December 10^th Through December 16^th, 2022:
 
West Side:
Henderson Road: Speeding, & Distracted Driving
 
East Side:
Fresh Ponds Road: Speeding, Distracted Driving & Weight Ordinance Violations
 
These traffic enforcement details will be conducted in addition to our Department's routine traffic enforcement efforts. 

Cranbury Road Closure Scheduled:

The NJ Turnpike overpass repair project will require a full road closure on Cranbury Road (Route 535) at the Turnpike overpass from Friday December 9 at 8pm until Saturday morning, December 10th, at 5am. 

 Access to Costco Drive will be from the north and access up to Clutter will be from the south. 

Please follow direction of officers and posted detour.