SPECIAL ALERT

Read PDFNJ Executive Director Angelo M. Valente's Letter to NY Times Published This Weekend

"Urgent Call for Education and Prevention to Combat the Rising Tide of Substance-Impaired Driving"

"The recent New York Times article shedding light on the surge in nighttime pedestrian fatalities in the U.S. underscores a critical and pressing issue: the dangers of driving under the influence of substances like opioids, marijuana, or alcohol. This trend endangers drivers and poses a significant threat to pedestrians and the broader community. As we face these escalating concerns about road safety, it becomes imperative to acknowledge and address the consequences of impaired driving."