NHTSAFinal Rule

Uniform Procedures for State Highway Safety Grant Programs; Technical Amendment

TransportationFinance & Banking

Summary

This rule makes technical updates to how federal highway safety grant money is distributed to states. The changes help clarify the rules that states must follow when spending federal safety funding on programs like drunk driving prevention, seat belt campaigns, and crash reduction efforts.

Key Points

  • 1Updates the standard procedures that all states must follow when applying for and managing federal highway safety grants
  • 2Affects state transportation agencies and local organizations that receive federal money for road safety programs
  • 3Makes the grant application process clearer and more consistent across all states
  • 4Helps ensure federal safety funding is used effectively for proven programs like impaired driving prevention and occupant protection
  • 5A technical amendment means these are minor clarifications to existing rules rather than major new requirements

Impact Assessment

If you are a State Government highway safety administrator, this means you have clarified procedures for how to properly allocate and spend federal highway safety grant funds on programs like drunk driving prevention and seat belt campaigns.

Impact Level
Routine
Geographic Scope

National

Compliance Cost

Minimal

Who is Affected
State GovernmentsTransportation Companies

Key Dates

Published

July 15, 2025

Regulatory Connections

Authorized By
Amends CFR Sections
23 CFR Part 1200

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.