Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 112 Part 1.djvu/356

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112 STAT. 330 PUBLIC LAW 105-178-^JUNE 9, 1998 "(B) UNDERAGE DRINKING PROGRAM. —An effective system, as determined by the Secretary, for preventing operators of motor vehicles under age 21 from obtaining alcoholic beverages and for preventing persons from making alcoholic beverages available to individuals under age 21. Such system may include the issuance of drivers' licenses to individuals under age 21 that are easily distinguishable in appearance from drivers' licenses issued to individuals age 21 or older and the issuance of drivers' licenses that are tamper resistant. "(C) ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM.— E ither— "(i) a statewide program for stopping motor vehicles on a nondiscriminatory, lawful basis for the purpose of determining vjhether the operators of such motor vehicles are driving while under the influence of alcohol; or "(ii) a statewide special traffic enforcement program for impaired driving that emphasizes publicity for the program. "(D) GRADUATED LICENSING SYSTEM.— A 3-stage graduated licensing system for young drivers that includes nighttime driving restrictions during the first 2 stages, requires all vehicle occupants to be properly restrained, and makes it unlawful for a person under age 21 to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of.02 percent or greater. "(E) DRIVERS WITH HIGH BAC. —Programs to target individuals with high blood alcohol concentrations who operate a motor vehicle. Such programs may include implementation of a system of graduated penalties and assessment of individuals convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol. "(F) YOUNG ADULT DRINKING PROGRAMS.— Programs to reduce driving while under the influence of alcohol by individuals age 21 through 34. Such programs may include awareness campaigns; traffic safety partnerships with employers, colleges, and the hospitality industry; assessments of first-time oflFenders; and incorporation of treatment into judicial sentencing. "(G) TESTING FOR BAC. —An effective system for increasing the rate of testing of the blood alcohol concentrations of motor vehicle drivers involved in fatal accidents and, in fiscal year 2001 and each fiscal year thereafter, a rate of such testing that is equal to or greater than the national average. "(2) BASIC GRANT B.— ^A State shall become eligible for a grant under this paragraph by adopting or demonstrating to the satisfaction of the Secretary each of the following: " (A) FATAL IMPAIRED DRIVER PERCENTAGE REDUC- TION.—The percentage of fatally injured drivers with 0.10 percent or greater blood alcohol concentration in the State has decreased in each of the 3 most recent calendar years for which statistics for determining such percentages are available. " (B) FATAL IMPAIRED DRIVER PERCENTAGE COMPARI- SON.— The percentage of fatally injured drivers with 0.10 percent or greater blood alcohol concentration in the State