RESOLUTION #2007-076

SUPPORTING THE

“OVER THE LIMIT – UNDER ARREST”

2007 STATEWIDE CRACKDOWN

WHEREAS impaired drivers on our nation’s roads kill someone every 30 minutes, 50 people per day, and almost 18,000 people each year; and

WHEREAS 34% of motor vehicle fatalities in New Jersey are alcohol-related; and

WHEREAS an enforcement crackdown is planned to combat impaired driving; and

WHEREAS the summer season and the Labor Day holiday are traditionally times of social gatherings which often include alcohol; and

WHEREAS the State of New Jersey, Division of Highway Traffic Safety, has asked law enforcement agencies throughout the State to participate in the Over the Limit – Under Arrest 2007 Impaired Driving Crackdown; and

WHEREAS the project will involve increased impaired driving enforcement from August 17 – September 3, 2007; and

WHEREAS an increase in impaired driving enforcement and a reduction in impaired driving will save lives on our roadways.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Harvey Cedars declares its support for the Over the Limit – Under Arrest 2007 Statewide Crackdown from August 17 – September 3, 2007 and pledges to increase awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving.

PASSED ON:  August 21, 2007