Section 164 transfer program: repeat intoxicated driver (23 C.F.R. Part 1275; 23 U.S.C. & 164) - penalty transfer funds to support alcohol-impaired driving countermeasures in states that fail to enact…

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities was awarded a $1.75 million formula grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to support alcohol-impaired driving countermeasures from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2026. The funding is provided through the Minimum Penalties for Repeat Offenders for Driving While Intoxicated program (CFDA 20.608), which aims to encourage states to enact and enforce laws establishing specified penalties for repeat intoxicated driving offenses. As the awardee, Alaska DOT will use the funds to deliver countermeasure programs and services that support the goals of the federal grant program by deterring repeat intoxicated driving in the state.

Section 164 transfer program: repeat intoxicated driver (23 C.F.R. Part 1275; 23 U.S.C. & 164) - penalty transfer funds to support alcohol-impaired driving countermeasures in states that fail to enact and enforce conforming repeat intoxicated driver laws.