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 New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety was awarded a $2,945,250 Formula Grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration under the National Priority Safety Programs (CFDA 20.616) to support enforcement of the state's distracted driving laws. The grant will fund educational advertising, placement of traffic signs, and law enforcement activities from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2026 to address distracted driving. Flexible funding will also support other eligible activities under the Section 402 highway safety grant program, such as occupant protection programs and traffic records system improvements. The Formula Grant aims to encourage states to address national highway safety priorities through demonstrated need-based funding allocated to state government recipients.

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.