Tag: Sara’s Law
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Updated Sara’s Law encourages more participation in registry; provides easy access for local law enforcement
It was in September 2007 that a 19-year-old teen from Sayreville was critically injured in an auto accident just a few miles from her home. Her mother only learned about the crash from a friend, who had called the house asking about her condition. The young woman fell into a coma and later died. By…
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Mother pushes for national motor vehicle next-of-kin registry
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SAYREVILLE – A mother has turned her grief into a mission to help save the lives of the motoring public. April 6 marked the sixth anniversary of the signing of Sara’s Law by Gov. Chris Christie, which developed the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) registry for next-of-kin emergency notification. Sara’s Law, named…
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Next-of-Kin Registry available using paper applications
New Jersey residents with a valid permit, driver’s license or identification card will soon be able to include their emergency contact information in the statewide “Next-of-Kin Registry” by mail using paper applications provided by the Motor Vehicle Commission’s customer service facilities and mailings. “Every minute matters in the aftermath of a major car accident, especially…