Section 405(e) distracted driving grant (23 C.F.R. & 1300.24; 23 U.S.C. & 405(e)) - grant to support enforcement of the state's distracted driving laws through educational advertising, placement of…

The Arkansas State Police received a $2.9 million formula grant award from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to support enforcement of the state's distracted driving laws. Funded under the National Priority Safety Programs formula grant program, the award will support educational advertising, placement of traffic signs, and law enforcement activities from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2026. As a formula grant, the funding is provided to encourage states to address national highway safety priorities like occupant protection and impaired driving countermeasures. The Arkansas State Police will utilize award flexibilities to support any eligible activities under the Section 402 grant program to reduce distracted driving injuries and fatalities.

Section 405(e) distracted driving grant (23 C.F.R. & 1300.24; 23 U.S.C. & 405(e)) - grant to support enforcement of the state's distracted driving laws through educational advertising, placement of traffic signs, and law enforcement activities with flexibilities to use funds for any eligible use under the section 402 grant program.