Bill Text: NJ AR232 | 2014-2015 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Designates week of May 24th through May 30th, 2015, as "Tire Safety Week" in New Jersey.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2015-05-11 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee [AR232 Detail]
Download: New_Jersey-2014-AR232-Introduced.html
Sponsored by:
Assemblywoman SHAVONDA E. SUMTER
District 35 (Bergen and Passaic)
SYNOPSIS
Designates week of May 24th through May 30th, 2015, as "Tire Safety Week" in New Jersey.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
As introduced.
An Assembly Resolution designating the week of May 24th through May 30th, 2015, as "Tire Safety Week" in the State of New Jersey.
Whereas, "National Tire Safety Week," which will be celebrated May 24th through May 30th, 2015, is a part of the Rubber Manufacturers Association "Be Tire Smart" program, a year-round effort designed to educate motorists about the importance of proper tire care as a safety and cost-saving measure that has a positive impact on the environment; and
Whereas, "National Tire Safety Week" is being celebrated nationwide by government agencies, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) within the United States Department of Transportation, and the tire industry as a collaborative effort to promote public safety by encouraging motorists to ensure that their tires are in good working condition, which can save lives; and
Whereas, According to the NHTSA, approximately 200 people die each year in motor vehicle accidents related to tire failure, but future accidents may be prevented by the timely replacement of aging and worn tires, purchasing the correct tires for a motor vehicle, staying informed of tire manufacturer recalls, and staying current with routine tire maintenance; and
Whereas, Routine tire maintenance has the potential to save motorists money while having a positive impact on the environment as properly inflated tires allow motorists to get better fuel economy and longer tire life, allowing tires to be replaced less frequently, reducing the number of tires being sent to landfills or recycling centers, and using less energy in the production of new tires or recycling of old tires; and
Whereas, Routine tire maintenance alone can extend the life of a tire by an estimated 4,700 miles and can save an estimated 11 cents per gallon in fuel costs; and
Whereas, The four essential elements of routine tire maintenance are checking tire inflation pressure monthly and prior to long trips, inspecting the tire treads monthly, performing periodic wheel alignments, and rotating the tires every 5,000 to 8,000 miles; and
Whereas, It is in the best interests of the residents of this State for this House to declare the week of May 24th through May 30th, 2015, as "Tire Safety Week" in New Jersey to join the nation in celebrating "Nation Tire Safety"; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. The week of May 24th through May 30th, 2015, is designated as "Tire Safety Week" in the State of New Jersey to encourage motorists to educate themselves about proper tire care and maintenance and to ensure that their tires are in good working condition.
2. The Governor is requested to issue a proclamation calling on public officials, tire manufacturers, tire dealers, and the citizens of New Jersey to observe the week with appropriate activities and programs.
3. Copies of this resolution, as filed with Secretary of State, shall be transmitted by the Clerk of the General Assembly to the Governor, the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Transportation, and the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Rubber Manufacturers Association.
STATEMENT
This resolution designates the week of May 24th through May 30th, 2015, as "Tire Safety Week" in New Jersey and calls on the Governor to issue a proclamation encouraging public officials, the tire industry, and citizens of the State to observe week with appropriate activities and programs that educate motorists on proper tire care and maintenance.
"National Tire Safety Week" is being celebrated nationwide by government agencies, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and the tire industry as a collaborative effort designed to educate motorists about the importance of proper tire care as a safety and cost-saving measure that has a positive impact on the environment.
The timely replacement of aging and worn tires, purchasing the correct tires, staying informed of tire manufacturer recalls, and staying current with routine tire maintenance can reduce motor vehicle accidents attributed to tire failure. Additionally, routine tire maintenance can save motorists money while having a positive impact on the environment as driving properly inflated tires allows motorists to get better fuel economy and longer tire life.
