Section 154 transfer program: open container (23 C.F.R. Part 1270; 23 U.S.C. & 154) - penalty transfer funds to support alcohol-impaired driving countermeasures in states that fail to enact and…

The Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration awarded a $1.19 million Formula Grant under the Alcohol Open Container Requirements program (CFDA 20.607) to the Puerto Rico Traffic Safety Commission for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2026. The grant funds will support countermeasures to reduce alcohol-impaired driving in Puerto Rico through enforcement of the territory's open container laws and public education campaigns. As the designated sub-awardee, the Puerto Rico Commission of Volunteerism and Community Service will oversee implementation of initiatives to discourage possession of open alcoholic beverages in vehicles. Activities will align with the federal program's objective to incentivize states and territories to adopt compliant open container statutes through penalty transfer of funds.

Section 154 transfer program: open container (23 C.F.R. Part 1270; 23 U.S.C. & 154) - penalty transfer funds to support alcohol-impaired driving countermeasures in states that fail to enact and enforce conforming open container laws.