Section 405(B) occupant protection grant (23 C.F.R. & 1300.21; 23 U.S.C. & 405(B)) - grant to support certain costs of state occupant protection programs consistent with 23 C.F.R. & 1300.21(F).

The Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration awarded the Utah Department of Public Safety a $371,282.67 Formula Grant under the National Priority Safety Programs (CFDA 20.616) program for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2026.

The grant funds three sub-awards to support the Utah Department of Public Safety's occupant protection programs. The first sub-award continues partnerships with health organizations and non-profits to provide education resources and car seats, and oversees Utah's child passenger safety certification program. The second sub-award supports a comprehensive media and public information plan promoting seat belt usage, including materials for high-visibility enforcement campaigns. The third sub-award develops an effective rural program in nine counties to change traffic safety culture through messaging, enforcement, and education on seat belt usage.