Section 405(d) impaired driving countermeasures grant (23 C.F.R. & 1300.23; 23 U.S.C. & 405(d)) - grant to support certain costs of state alcohol-impaired driving programs consistent with 23 C.F.R.…

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) of Iowa received a $261,862.01 Formula Grant award from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under the State and Community Highway Safety program (CFDA 20.600). This 4-year grant, effective from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2027, supports the state's alcohol-impaired driving countermeasures and 24/7 sobriety programs. The funding will enable the DPS to implement various strategies for reducing motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and fatalities in Iowa, as detailed in the state's approved Highway Safety Plan. Key activities may include enforcement of impaired driving laws, public education campaigns, and installation of alcohol-ignition interlocks. The DPS frequently partners with local law enforcement, state agencies, and non-profit organizations to deliver these highway safety initiatives across the state.

Section 405(d) impaired driving countermeasures grant (23 C.F.R. & 1300.23; 23 U.S.C. & 405(d)) - grant to support certain costs of state alcohol-impaired driving programs consistent with 23 C.F.R. & 1300.23(j). 405(d) funding is used for impaired driving countermeasures. Qualifying states must meet statutory requirements and can also receive funding for adoption and enforcement a mandatory alcohol-ignition interlock laws and 24/7 sobriety programs. These funds are apportioned using statutory apportionment formula. These funds are provided to the state and territorial highway safety offices based on an approved triennial highway safety plan that details problem identification, public participation and engagement, performance measures, countermeasure strategies for programming funds and an approved annual grant application that details planned projects using identified countermeasure strategies for programming funds to help reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities resulting from motor vehicle crashes.