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…

This $7,229,257 formula grant award from the Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) supports the Minimum Penalties for Repeat Offenders for Driving While Intoxicated program (CFDA #20.608). The New Mexico Department of Transportation is the primary awardee and works with multiple sub-awardees to deliver a range of products and services focused on impaired driving countermeasures from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2026. Key activities include overtime enforcement for checkpoints and patrols by over 60 state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies; a statewide media campaign; ignition interlock monitoring; and prosecution support. Sub-awardees span multiple counties and municipalities as well as non-profits. Together, the primary and sub-awardee activities aim to reduce impaired driving through enforcement, deterrence, education and monitoring repeat offenders.

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.