NHTSA Fact Sheets. Table of Contents. State and Community Highway Safety Grants (Section 402) 1

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2 NHTSA Fact Sheets Table of Contents State and Community Highway Safety Grants (Section 402) 1 Highway Safety Research and Development (Section 403) 2 Occupant Protection Incentive Grants (Section 405) 4 Safety Belt Performance Grants (Section 406) 5 State Traffic Information System Improvements Grants (Section 408) 7 Alcohol-Impaired Driving Countermeasures Incentive Grants (Section 410) 9 Grant Program to Prohibit Racial Profiling (Section 1906) 11 High Visibility Enforcement Program (Section 2009) 12 Motorcyclist Safety Grants (Section 2010) 13 Child Safety and Child Booster Seat Incentive Grants (Section 2011) 14

3 nhtsa "People S~iving People" Section 402 SAFETEA-LU Fact Sheet Sections 2001 and 2002 of SAFETEA-LU reauthorize the State and Community Highway Safety formula grant program (Section 402 of chapter 4 of Title 23) to support State highway safety programs, designed to reduce traffic crashes and resulting deaths, injuries, and property damage. A state may use these grant funds only for highway safety purposes; at least 40 percent of these funds are to be ex~)ended by political subdivisions of the State. Eligibility: A State is eligible for these formula grants by submitting a Performance Plan, which establishes goals and performance measures to improve highway safety in the State, and a Highway Safety Plan, which describes activities to achieve those goals. SAFETEA-LU amends Section 402 to require assurances from States that they will implement activities in support of national highway safety goals, im:luding national law enforcement mobilizations; sustained enforcement of statutes addressing impaired drivil1g, occupant protection, and speed; annual safety belt use surveys; and development of timely and effective statewide data systems. Those jurisdictions defined as "States" in chapter 4 of Title 23 are eligible to receive Section 402 funds; this includes the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Authorizes $897 million for fiscal years , The Section 402 formula is:.75 percent based on the ratio of the State's population in the latest Federal census to the total population in all States..25 percent based on the ratio of the public road miles in the State to the total puiblic road miles in all States. The apportionment to each State is no less than one-half of one percent of the total 402 apportionment. Beginning in FY 2006, the apportionment to the Bureau of Indian Affairs is increased frolm three-quarters of one percent to 2 percent. The apportionment to the Virgin Islands, Guam, American 'Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is no less than one-quarter of one perce~nt. PrOGram Administration The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will administer this program.

4 Section 403 SAFETEA-LU Fact Sheet PrOGram Purpose Year 2005 Authorization _$ M 2006 $110 M I 2007 I 1$ M 1$.(1) research on all phases of highway safety and traffic conditions, including crash causation, highway or driver characteristics, communications, and emergency care;.(2) research on driver behavior and its effect on traffic safety;.(3) initiatives to counter fatigued driving and distracted driving in motor vehicles;.(4) training or education programs in cooperation with other Federal department~; and agencies, States, private sector persons, highway safety personnel and law enforcement pe~rsonnel;.(5) research on the effectiveness of traffic safety countermeasures, including safety belts and impaired driving initiatives;.(6) development of best practices related to driver education programs and recornmendations for harmonizing driver education and multistage graduated licensing systems;.(7) training and education programs related to older drivers;.(8) demonstration projects; and.(9) and training and programs relating to motorcycle safety. Authorizes NHTSA to participate in international activities related to highway safety. ~tigibllity As identified in earmark or solicitation, Authorizes $431 M for fiscal )'ears The National Highway Safety Administration following Congressional mandates: will administer this program In doing so, i1: will adhere to the.on-scene Motor Vehicle Collision Causation Study by National Academy of Sciences and Report..At least 2 Distracted, Inattentive, and Fatigued Drivers Demonstration Projects and Report evaluating new and innovative means of combating traffic system problems cause!d by the distracted, inattentive or fatigued drivers..pedestrian Safety Report identifying the most effective advanced technology and intelligent transportation systems that could potentially mitigate the crash forces on pedestrians in the event of a crash, including recommendations on how new technological developments could be incorporated into educational and enforcement efforts and integrated into nationall design guidelines developed by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation.Refusal of Intoxication Testing Study and Report examining the frequency with which persons arrested for the offense of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated refuse to t,lke a test to determine blood alcohol concentration levels and the effect such refusals have on the ability of States to prosecute such persons for those offenses..impaired Motorcycle Driving Study and Report on educational, public information and other activities targeted at reducing motorcycle crashes and resulting fatalities and injuries, where the

5 operator of the motorcycle is impaired..reducing Impaired Driving Recidivism Study and Report on reducing the incidenc:e of alcoholrelated motor vehicle crashes and fatalities through research of advanced vehicle-based alcohol detection systems, including an assessment of the practicability and cost effectiveness of such systems..safety Data Collection and Report on accidents involving motor vehicles being backed up that result in fatalities and injuries..$1.2 million annually for Drug Impaired Driving Enforcement Research and Report on the prevention, detection and prosecution of driving under the influence of an illegal drug, including development of model statute..first Responder Vehicle Safety Program to: (1) develop and implement a comprehensive program to promote compliance with State and local laws intended to increase the safe and efficient operation of first responder vehicles; (2) compile a list of best practices by State and local governments to promote compliance with these laws; (3) analyze State and local laws intended to increase the safe and efficient operation of first responder vehicles; and (4) develop model legislation to increase the safe and efficient operation of first responder vehicles..$1 M in FY 2005 for Driver Performance Study and Report to study the risks associated with glare to oncoming drivers, increased risks to drivers over the age of 50, and the overall effects of glare on driver performance..$1 M in FY 2006 for Rural State Emergency Medical Services Optimization Pilot Program and Report on optimizing emergency medical services in Alaska..$1.7 M annually for Older Driver Safety; Law Enforcement Training Research, Demonstration Program and Report to improve traffic safety pertaining to older drivers..$0.5 M annually for program to provide guidance and support to law enforcemenl: personnel in Police Chase Guidelines.

6 "People Saving People" Section 405 SAFETEA-LU Fact Sheet Year Authorization 2005 _$19.84 M 2006 _$25 M 2007 $25 M 200B $25 M 2009 $25 M Program PurRose Section 2004 of SAFETEA-LU amended Section 405 (a) of Chapter 4 of Title 23 to encoijrage States to adopt and implement effective programs to reduce deaths and injuries from riding unrestrained or improperly restrained in motor vehicles. A State may use these grant funds only to implement and enforce occupant protection programs. Eligibility: A State is eligible for an incentive grant by adopting or demonstrating that it has implemented at least 4 of the following 6 criteria:.a Safety Belt Use Law applying to passengers in any seat in the vehicle..a safety belt law pro-.'iding for Primary Enforcement..Minimum Fines or F'enalty Points for safety belt and child safety seat use law violations..a statewide Special1rraffic Enforcement Program (STEP) for occupant protec:tion that emphasizes publicity..a statewide Child Passenger Protection Program that includes education prol:jrams about proper seating positions for <:hildren in air bag equipped motor vehicles and instruction on how to reduce the improper use of child restraint systems..a Child Passenger Protection Law that requires minors to be properly secure(j in a child safety seat or other appropriate restraint system. No State may receive a grant under this section in more than 6 years beginning in FY For purposes of this section, those jurisdictions defined as "States" in chapter 4 of Title 23 are eligible to receive Section 405 funds; this includes the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Authorizes $100 million for fiscal years Each State that qualifies for a gran1: receives up to 100 percent of its FY 2003 Section 402 apportionment. The Federal share of programs funded under this section shall not exceed 75 percent in the first and second years beginning in FY 2004 in which a State receives a grant, 50 percent in the third and fourth years in which a State receives a gri3nt, and 25 percent in each of the fifth and sixth years in which a State receives a grant. The Secretary may transfer any amounts remaining available under Section 405, 408 and 410 to the amounts made available under any of these programs to ensure, to the maximum extent possible, that each State receive the maximum incentive funding for which it is eligible. States must demonstrate a maintenance of effort. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will administer this program

7 "People Saving Peop1e" """",~~---~"",,",,,,"_"~'"ce"""cc""~~~~"""""""'- Section 406 SAFETEA,.LU Fact Sheet SAFETY BELT PERFORMANCE GRANTS Year Authorization 2005 $ $124.5 M 2007 $ M ~~ $124.5 M _$124.S M Program Purpose Section 2005 of SAFETEA-LU establishes a new program of incentive grants (under Section 406 of chapter 4 of Title 23) to encourage the enactment and enforcement of laws requiring the use of safety belts in passenger motor vehicles. A State may use these grant funds for any safety purpose under this Title or for any project that corrects or improves a hazardous roadway location or feature or proad:ively addresses highway safety problems. However, at least $1 million of amounts received by States must be obligated for behavioral highway safety activities. Eligibility A State is eligible for an incentive grant if it did not have a conforming primary safety belt use law for all passenger motor vehicles in effect on or before December 31, 2002, and either:.enacts for the first time after December 31, 2002, and has in effect and is enforc:ing a conforming primary safety belt use law for all passenger motor vehicles; or,.after December 31, 2005, has a State safety belt use rate of 85 percent or more for each of the 2 consecutive calendar years immediately preceding the fiscal year of the grant. A State that meets either of the above two criteria will receive a one-time the State's apportionment under Section 402 for fiscal year grant equal to 475 percent of If a State does not meet either of the above two criteria, and if funds remain after granl:s have been awarded to all States that do meet either of the two criteria by July 1 each year, the Stclte will qualify for a one-time grant equal to 200 percent of its apportionment under Section 402 for fiscal year 2003 if it has in effect, and is enforcing a conforming primary safety belt law for all passenger motor vehicles that was in effect before January 1, Any grant funds that remain available on July 1, 2009, shall be allocated in accordance '/'lith the Section 402 formula among all states that, as of that date, have in effect and are enforcing conforming safety belt laws for all passenger motor vehicles Passenger motor vehicles include passenger cars, pickup trucks, vans, minivans and sport utility vehicles with gross vehicle weight rating of less than 10,000 pounds. Those jurisdictions defined as "States" in chapter 4 of Title 23 are eligible to receive Section 406 funds; this includes the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth Northern Mariana Islands, Guam and the Virgin Islands. of Authorizes $498 million over 4 years. If the total amount of incentive grants provided for a fiscal year exceeds available funds for that fiscal year, grants shall be made to States in the order in which the States meet either of the above two criteria. However, States eligible for a grant that did not r,eceive one and that continue to meet either of the criteria in the next fiscal year shall be eligible for a catch-up grant. The Federal share payable for grants under this section is 100 percent

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9 Section 408 SAFETEA-LU Fact Sheet Section 2006 of SAFETEA-LU establishes a new program of incentive grants (under Section 408 of chapter 4 of Title 23) to encourage States to adopt and implement effective programs to improve the timeliness, accuracy, completeness, uniformity, integration, and accessibility of State data that is needed to identify priorities for national, State, and local highway and traffic safety programs; to evaluate the effectiveness of efforts to make such improvements; to link these State data systems, including traffic records, with other data systems within the State; and to improve the compatibility of the State data system with national data systems and data systems of other States to enhance the ability to observe and analyze national trends in crash occurrences, rates, outcomes, and circumstances. A State may use these grant funds only to implement such data improvement programs. Eligibility To qualify for a first-year grant, a State must demonstrate the following:.an established multi-disciplinary highway safety data and traffic records coordinating committee;.a developed multi-year safety data and traffic records strategic plan, approved by the coordinating committee and containing performance-based measures;.certify that the State has adopted and is using the model data elements determined by the Secretary to be useful, or certify that grant funds will be used toward adopting and using the most elements practicable. To qualify for a subsequent-year grant, a State must:.certify that an assessment or audit of the State traffic records system has been conducted or updated within the preceding 5 years;.certify that the coordinating committee continues to operate and supports the multi-year plan;.specify how the grant funds and any other funds of the State will support the multi-year strategic plan;.demonstrate measurable progress toward achieving the goals and objectives identified in the multi. year plan; and.submit a report, showing measurable progress in the implementation of the multi-year plan. No State may receive a grant under this section in more than four years. Those jurisdictions defined as "States" in chapter 4 of Title 23 are eligible to receive Section 411 funds; this includes the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Authorizes $138 million over 4 years. Each State that qualifies for a first-year grant receives the higher of a proportional amount based on Section 402 FY 2003 apportionments or $300,000. Each State that qualifies for a second and subsequent year grant receives the higher of a proportional amount based on Section 402 FY 2003 apportionments or $500,000. All grant amounts are subject to available funds. States must demonstrate a maintenance of effort. The Federal share of programs funded this section shall not exceed 80 percent.

10 Any amounts remaining available under Sections 405, 410, and 411 may be transferred to the amounts made available under any other of these programs to ensure, to the maximum extent possible, that each State receives the maximum incentive funding for which it is eligible. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will administer this program. In consultation with States and other appropriate parties, NHTSA will determine the model data elements necessary to observe and analyze national trends in crash occurrences, rates, outcomes, and circumstances.

11 nhtsa ""People Saving Peop1e" Section 410 SAFETEA-LU Fact Sheet Year Authorization $39.68 M $_120 M 2007 $125 M 2008 $131 M 2009 $139 M Program PurRose Section 2007 of SAFETEA-LU amends the alcohol-impaired driving counter measures incentive grant program (under Section 410 of chapter 4 of Title 23) to encourage States to adopt and implement effective programs to reduce traffic safety problems resulting from individuals driving while under the influence of alcohol. A state may use these grant funds to implement the impaired driving activities found in the Programmatic Criteria section below, as well as costs for high visibility enforcement; the costs of training and equipment for law enforcement; the costs of advertising and educational campaigns that publicize checkpoints, increase law enforcement efforts and target impaired drivers under 34 years of age; the costs of a State impaired operator information system, and the costs of vehicle or license plate impoundment. Eligibility Beginning in FY 2006, a State is eligible for an incentive grant by meeting the following criteria: Low Fatalit~ Rate Criteria.Demonstrating an alcohol-related fatality rate of 0.5 or less per 100,000,000 vehicle miles traveled as of the date of the grant, as determined by the most recent data available in the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) OR by Programmatic Criteria Meeting 3 of the following program criteria for FY 2006, 4 criteria for FY 2007, and 5 criteria for FYs 2008 and 2009:.A Statewide program to conduct a series of high visibility law enforcement campaigns using checkpoints and/or saturation patrols..a State prosecution and adjudication outreach program that educates prosecutors and judges about the benefits of prosecuting and adjudicating repeat offenders..a program to increase the rate of BAC testing of drivers involved in fatal crashes..a law that imposes stronger sanctions or additional penalties for high-risk drivers whose BAC is 0.15 percent or more..effective alcohol rehabilitation for repeat offenders or a program to refer them to OWl Courts..An effective strategy to prevent drivers under 21 from obtaining alcoholic beverages and for preventing others from making alcoholic beverages available to individuals under 21..An administrative driver's license suspension or revocation program for individuals who drive under the influence of alcohol..a program under which a significant portion of the fines or surcharges collected from individuals who are fined for driving while under the influence of alcohol are returned to communities so that comprehensive self-sustaining impaired driving prevention programs can be created.

12 High Fatalit Rate Grants An additional Section 410 grant is available to assist the 10 States with the highest-impaired driving related fatalities as determined by the most recent data available in FARS. At least one-half of the amounts allocated under the High Fatality Rate Grant Program may be used only for Sobriety Check Point and/or Saturation Patrol Programs. Those jurisdictions defined as "States" in chapter 4 of Title 23 are eligible to receive Section 410 funds; this includes the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs..Authorizes $515 million for Fiscal Years No more than 15 percent of Section 410 funding in a fiscal year shall be made available for High Fatality Rate Grants. High Fatality Rate Grants will be allocated to States that qualify on the basis of the Section 402 apportionment, except that no State may receive more than 30 percent of the funds available for this subsection..after a deduction for High Fatality Rate Grants, available Section 410 funds will be allocated to States that qualify under the Low Fatality Rate or Programmatic Criteria on the basis of the Section 402 apportionment..the Federal share of programs funded under this section shall not exceed 75 percent in the first and second years in which a State receives a grant, 50 percent in the third and fourth years in which a State receives a grant, and 25 percent in the fifth and sixth years in which a State receives a grant..the Secretary may transfer any amounts remaining available under Sections 405, 408, and 410 to the amounts made available under any other of these programs to ensure, to the maximum extent possible, that each State receives the maximum incentive funding for which it is eligible..states must demonstrate a maintenance of effort. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will administer this program.

13 nhtsa "People Saving People" Section 1906 SAFETEA-LU Fact Sheet Program Year Authorization Purpose Section 1906 of SAFETEA-LU establishes a new grant program available to encourage States to enact and enforce a law that prohibits the use of racial profiling in highway law enforcement, and to maintain and allow public inspection of statistical information for each motor vehicle stop in the State regarding the race and ethnicity of the driver and any passengers. EligibiliW The 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the North Mariana Islands are eligible to receive Section 1906 grant funds. States are eligible to receive grants under this section two ways: 1) by enacting and enforcing a law that prohibits a State or local law enforcement officer from using the race or ethnicity of a driver to any degree in making routine or spontaneous law enforcement decisions, such as traffic stops, on Federal-aid highways (which include all public roads except local and minor rural roads);.qfid by maintaining and allowing public inspection of statistical information on the race and ethnicity of the driver and any passengers for each such motor vehicle stop made by law enforcement officers; Q[ 2) by providing satisfactory assurances to the Secretary that the State is undertaking activities that will lead to compliance with Section A State may not receive a grant for more than 2 fiscal years if it is qualifying for the grant only by providing assurances to the Secretary that it is undertaking activities to comply. Authorizes $37.5 million over 5 years. The amount of funding to each State each year may not exceed 5 percent of the amount made available to carry out this section in the fiscal year. The Federal share of the cost of activities carried out using Section 1906 funds is 80%. States may use the grants for collecting and maintaining data on traffic stops; evaluating the results of such data; and developing and implementing programs to reduce the occurrence of racial profiling, including training. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will administer this program.

14 'People Saving Peop1e"...'C-."" _._~_c-._'*_._~"-~-~,-"~-_c~ ~~, SAFETEA-LU High Visibility Enforcement Fact Sheet lligh VISIBILITY ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM Year Authorization -~ Program PurRose ~o 2006 $29 M 2007 $29~ 2008 _$29 M $29 M Section 2009 of SAFETEA-LU establishes a new program to administer at least two high-visibility traffic safety law enforcement campaigns each year to achieve one or both of the following objectives: (1) reduce alcohol-impaired or drug-impaired operation of motor vehicles; and/or (2) increase the use of safety belts by occupants of motor vehicles. These funds may be used to pay for the development, production, and use of broadcast and print media in carrying out traffic safety law enforcement campaigns. Consideration will be given to advertising directed at non-english speaking populations, including those who listen, read or watch non-traditional media. Eligibility: As identified in solicitation, Authorizes $116 M for fiscal years The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will administer this program in coordination with the States. NHTSA will rely on States to provide law enforcement resources for the campaigns out of funding available under this section and sections 402,40S,406,and 410 of chapter 4 of Title 23, and will provide out of agency resources most of the means necessary for national advertising and education efforts associated with the campaigns. An annual evaluation of the effectiveness of the enforcement campaigns is required.

15 Section 2010 SAFETEA-LU Fact Sheet Year Authorization 2005 $ $6 M 2007 $6 M 2008 $6 M 2009 $7 M Program PUrRog Section 2010 of SAFETEA-LU establishes a new program of incentive grants to encourage States to adopt and implement effective programs to reduce the number of single and multi-vehicle crashes involving motorcyclists. A State may use these grants funds only for motorcyclist safety training and motorcyclist awareness programs, including improvement of training curricula, delivery of training, recruitment or retention of motorcyclist safety instructors, and public awareness and outreach programs. Eligibili~ Beginning FY 2006, a State is eligible for an incentive grant by meeting Qng criterion in the first fiscal year in which a State receives a grant and ~ of the following six criteria in subsequent fiscal years: An effective Motorcyc:le Rider Training Course offered statewide.a statewide Motorcyclists Awareness Program to enhance motorists awareness of the presence of motorcyclists on or near roadway and safe driving practices that avoid injuries to motorcyclists..a Reduction of Fatalities and Crashes Involving Motorcycles in the preceding year A statewide Impaired Driving Program to reduce impaired driving, including specific measures to reduce impaired motorcycle operation..a Reduction of Fatalities and Accidents Involving Alcohol or Drug Impaired Motorcyclists for the preceding year. Use of all Fees Collected From Motorcyclists for motorcycle training and safety programs Those jurisdictions defined as "States" in chapter 1 of Title 23 are eligible to receive Section 2010 funds; this includes the 50 States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Authorizes $25 million over four years. The amount of funding to each State each year may not be less than $100,000 and may not exceed 25 percent of the amount apportioned to the State under section 402 in FY States must demonstrate a maintenance of effort. An agency of a State may sub-allocate funds from the grant to a nonprofit organization in that State The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will administer this program

16 Section 2011 SAFETEA-LU Fact Sheet Draft ~- Year Authorization 2005 $ $6 M 2007 $6 M 2008 $6 M 2009 $7 M Program PurRose Section 2011 of SAFETEA-LU establishes a new incentive grant program to make grants available to States that are enforcing a law requiring any child riding in a passenger vehicle who is too large to be secured in a child safety seat to be secured in a child restraint that meets the requirements prescribed under section 3 of Anton's Law (49 USC note; 116 Stat. 2772). These grant funds may be used only for child safety seat and child restraint programs. Eligibility States are eligible to receive grants under this section by enacting and enforcing a law requiring any child passenger in a motor vehicle to be secured in a child restraint that meets the requirements prescribed under section 3 of Anton's Law. A State receiving a grant under this section shall report to the Secretary on the manner in which the grant amounts were obligated and expended and identifying the specific programs carried out using the grant funds. Those jurisdictions defined as "States" in chapter 1 of Title 23 are eligible to receive Section 2011 funds; this includes the 50 States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Authorizes $25 million over 4 years. The amount of funding to each State each year may not exceed 25 percent of the amount apportioned to the State for Section 402 in FY No more than 50 percent of the grant a State receives in a fiscal year shall be used to fund programs for purchasing and distributing child safety seats and restraints to low-income families. The remaining amounts shall be used to carry out child safety seat and child restraint programs including the following:.enforcement of child restraint laws..training child passenger safety professionals, police officers, fire and emergency medical personnel educators and parents concerning child safety seats and child restraints..educating the public concerning the proper use and installation of child safety seats and child restraints. Federal share shall not exceed 75 percent for the first 3 years of the grant and 50 percent for the fourth year. States must demonstrate a maintenance of effort. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will administer this program.