Section 405(d) impaired driving countermeasures grant

This $1,427,742.62 formula grant award from the Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration supports impaired driving countermeasures in Utah through September 2025. Under the National Priority Safety Programs (CFDA 20.616), the Department of Public Safety State Utah will deliver a range of impaired driving prevention services. Through eight sub-awards, the agency and its law enforcement partners will provide drug recognition expert training, impaired driving enforcement operations, a media campaign, underage alcohol compliance checks, and legal support for prosecutors. Key activities include training at least 15 new drug recognition experts, supporting seven holiday DUI enforcement periods with high visibility patrols and media, conducting 1,000 covert underage buyer compliance checks annually, and providing online legal resources for traffic safety stakeholders in Utah.