January 2018
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation (DOT) published the final rule. The final rule makes changes and clarifications to the revised uniform procedures implementing State highway safety grant programs in response to comments received on the interim final rule published May 23, 2016.
The final rule is effective 30 DAYS FROM DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER.
24-7 Sobriety Programs Grants
The IFR implemented the statutory requirement that States meet two separate requirements for a 24-7 sobriety grant. The first requirement mandates that a State enact and enforce a law that requires all individuals convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or of driving while intoxicated to receive a restriction on driving privileges for at least 30 days. The second requirement mandates that a State provide a 24-7 sobriety program.
For more information, access the Final Rule through link above…