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Happy
Halloween!
Family Owned and Operated Over 70 Years
U.S. Highway 22 E. Whitehouse NJ 08888
908•534•2125
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Specialist
Since 1934
Sale & Service
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Ask Officer Raff:
As we head into the Fall and Winter Months, and
look forward to cooler weather and some fun
holidays, the Clinton Township Police would like
to take this opportunity to remind everyone of
some safe driving tips for the season…
Drive With Extra Caution When It's Raining
• Drive Slowly: It's harder to control or stop your vehicle on a slick road. Increase
your following distance so you'll have plenty of time to stop for vehicles ahead
of you. Also remember that every vehicle handles differently; this is particularly
true when driving on wet roads and even more so on wet roads with leaf cover.
• Turn Around Don't Drown: People often underestimate the power of
rushing water. It only takes 12 inches of rushing water to carry away most
cars, and just two feet of rushing water can carry away most trucks and
SUVs. The CDC reports the most common type of flood-related drowning
occurs when a vehicle is driven into hazardous flood water. When you see
the road is flooded, or if there are barriers blocking the road, turn around.
• Look Out for Pedestrians and Cyclists: Always be extra cautious in
hard-to-see conditions, like nighttime or in bad weather.
Before You Go
• P l a n Y o u r T r a v e l a n d R o u t e : B e f o r e h e a d i n g o u t , m a k e
sure to check the road conditions and traffic. Check local stations
f o r r o a d c l o s u r e s a n d e v a c u a t i o n r o u t e s , i f n e c e s s a r y .
• Stock Your Vehicle: Put together an emergency roadside kit. Inclement
weather can develop quickly, so plan ahead and prepare in advance. A charged
cell phone tops the list of suggested items since it allows you to call for help
when and where you need it.
Icy Roads/Snow
• Slow Down! Roads can become slick quickly when temperatures drop,
especially in places prone to freezing, such as bridges. Do not crowd other
vehicles, as stopping distances are longer on slippery road surfaces.
• Make Sure Your Vehicle is Ready: Are the tires properly inflated and is
the tread adequate? Is there enough fuel, antifreeze and windshield washer
fluid? Have you cleared snow and frost from vehicle surfaces?
• Have an emergency kit: Visit: www.nhtsa.gov/winter-driving-tips
for ideas on what to stock in your kit and other safe driving information.
The Clinton Township Police, along with Annandale Hose
Company, Fraternal Order Of Police Lodge 182 and other
community organizations, will be holding our Annual
Halloween Bash in Annandale Village. Please join us for
free fun, music, food, drinks and of course, to show off
those costumes with some trick-or-treating! Exact time and
location to be announced, please follow us on FaceBook
and Instagram for more details and updates.
We look forward to another fun year!
Locally Owned and Operated by
Phil & Diane Koury
185 Center St., Clinton
908.735.4499
"It's as much fun to scare as to be scared."
~ Vincent Price
