Section 402 state and community highway safety grant (23 C.F.R. Subpart b to part 1300; 23 U.S.C. & 402) - grant to conduct highway safety programs under the state's approved highway safety plan

The Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration awarded the Utah Department of Public Safety a $3.6 million Formula Grant under the State and Community Highway Safety program (CFDA #20.600) for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2026.

Under this award, the Department of Public Safety will implement highway safety programs and projects outlined in Utah's Highway Safety Plan, including conducting a statewide traffic safety summit, increasing law enforcement participation in highway safety initiatives, conducting distracted and impaired driving enforcement campaigns, improving bicycle and pedestrian safety, and promoting seat belt usage. The Department of Public Safety will serve as the primary grantee and provide subawards to support additional efforts such as child passenger safety inspections and education, motorcycle safety programs, traffic enforcement equipment and training for law enforcement, and rural community outreach on seat belt usage.