The provisions reward states like Alabama that have passed tough laws against drinking and driving and laws to boost the use of seat belts and child car seats. Alabama has already taken tough stances against drunk driving and worked to promote the use of seat belts and child safety seats. These grants will continue the fight to save lives and help prevent more tragedies on our roads. Alabama has passed laws that classify drunk driving as a felony and require DUI tests for surviving drivers in fatal crashes. The state has also passed mandatory seat belt and child car seat laws and has an education program on the proper installation of child restraint seats.
Crashes are the leading cause death for children older than five.