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PublIc & governMent AffAIrs
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AAA North Jersey Offers Services throughout the Community
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AAA North Jersey provides programs and courses and American Occupational Therapists Association.
any further questions or to schedule a visit, please call Ryan Gable, Public & Government Services Assistant at (973) 956-2200, ext. 2361 or email rgabel@aaanonj.com.
Map readIng:
AAA North Jersey provides both a school and adult Map Reading Program. The school program is led by AAA’s map-reading expert, providing free materials and a 45 minute interactive lesson to fourth and fifth graders. To schedule a program, contact John Tilli at jtilli@aaanonj. com or call (973) 956-2200, ext. 2839. Held in the spring and fall, adults can learn the basics of map reading in our Wayne office on Saturday mornings. Attendees must pre-register. Email us at safety@aaanonj.com for course dates, cost and other details.
Speaker’S Bureau:
AAA North Jersey offers knowledgeable staff to present at various events to provide driver and pedestrian safety addressing topics from teen distracted driving to pedestrian safety to senior driving safety. For additional information or to schedule speaker contact (973) 956-2200, ext. 2362.
to better prepare and protect our members and the general public in the communities we serve.
SaFety Seat InSpectIon:
We have two trained Child Safety Seat educators that can offer car seat inspections to all members and non-members free of charge. This is a very important service to provide for new
and experienced parents alike. Did you know that 75 percent of car seats are installed improperly? If you’re unsure whether your car seat is installed properly, please call us to schedule an appointment today at (973) 956-2240.
car FIt:
CarFit is a free, educational program for senior drivers developed by AAA, AARP
Bergen County Police Chief's Association Swears in New President
Requiring only 20 minutes, drivers are checked to determine how well their personal vehicle “fits” them for safety and comfort. CarFit also provides materials and information that enhance senior driver safety and knowledge. If you would like to schedule a CarFit event, contact Stephen Rajczyk at AAA North Jersey (973) 956-2243.
otto tHe auto:
Otto the Auto is a friendly talking car that educates children throughout
the North Jersey area about pedestrian, bicycle and traffic safety. Otto the Auto is presented
in cooperation with
local schools and police departments by the North Jersey Foundation for Safety, at no cost to participating schools. For
Teens and Distracted Driving:
AAA North Jersey Educating Teens, One School at a Time
On January 30, 2016, hundreds of friends and well-wishers celebrated the installation of Chief Frank D. Regino, of Westwood as the 91st President
of the Bergen County Police Chief’s Association.
The event, held at the Rockleigh Country Club was a memorable event attended by former association presidents and featured the Bergen County Honor Guard and Police Pipes and Drums – both of which made the
evening even more memorable. Among those celebrating Chief Regino and offering support, was AAA North Jersey, a long-time member of the Bergen County Police Chief’s Association. AAA North Jersey presented the new president with our traditional silver bowl and our support. Stephen Rajczyk, Manager of Public and Government Services at AAA North Jersey stated, “We congratulate Chief Regino and offer our help and support to him and the association in 2016.”
Shown left to right: Stephen Rajczyk, Manager of Public and Government Services at AAA North Jersey, presents Chief Frank Regino of Westwood and new President of the Bergen County Police Chief’s Association with an award and show of support.
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North Jersey has developed a program designed to educate teens on the dangers of distracted driving. The
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a licensed driver. Driving a car signifies freedom and
also becoming
an adult. There
is however, an
increased risk for
the teen. Being
inexperienced at
driving puts them
at a greater risk
for crashes. Did
you know, motor vehicle accidents
are the number-one cause of fatalities for teen drivers in the US? Driving is
a complex skill and one that must be practiced to be learned well. Younger, inexperienced and distracted drivers are at an increased risk and have the highest rate of fatal crashes.
What is distracted driving? Distracted driving is any activity that diverts
a driver’s attention away from the primary task of driving.
In accordance with our commitment to driver and pedestrian safety, AAA
possibility of one day becoming
program includes literature and presentations developed to create awareness of the types
of distractions that contribute to distracted driving and the
associated consequences.
Perhaps one of the most effective
aspects of the program is the teen distracted driving presentation, which is offered free of charge to high schools throughout Bergen, Hudson and Passaic counties. To schedule
a presentation, obtain literature
or for additional information on teen distracted driving, contact Roz Thompson at (973) 956-2191. We are available to present this to driver’s education or health classes and any community event.
Roz Thompson of Public & Govt. Services during a Distracted Driving presentation at Elmwood Park High School.
may/june 2016
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