State/Local Amt

Continuation/New

Belmont DWI Enforcement Officer - Year 2

This second-year project funds activity hours for a police officer to conduct impaired driving enforcement in Belmont. Gaston County is ranked 21st for overall traffic fatalities and 32nd for alcohol-related fatalities.

Traffic Safety Enforcement Overtime - Year 2

This project funds overtime for officers to work high visibility traffic safety enforcement. Johnston County is ranked 7th in fatalities, 12th in unrestrained fatalities, and 13th in speeding-related fatalities.

The NC Friendly Driver Program: Bicyclist and Pedestrian Safety and Better Transportation for All- Year 5

This grant funds the Friendly Driver Program, a 1.5-hour, interactive course detailing laws for drivers and bicyclists, the purpose of and how to properly use bicycle infrastructure, and how to avoid common crashes between people in cars and on bikes. In addition, NC BikeWalk will organize and deliver the NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit that focuses on non-motorized safety education and best practices. The summit has a zero-registration option; however, all fees collected for registration will be used to offset costs associated with running the program.

Brunswick County Sheriff Highway Traffic Safety Project - Year 4

This project funds activity hours for three deputies to work high-visibility traffic safety enforcement. Brunswick County is ranked 25th in overall fatalities, 21st in unrestrained fatalities, 19th in speeding-related fatalities, and 15th in older driver fatal crashes.

This is an ongoing project to work with County Coordinators and regional law enforcement agencies to participate in GHSP campaigns and other traffic related initiatives.

Bladen; Brunswick; Columbus; Duplin; New Hanover; Onslow; Pender; Robeson; Sampson counties

BikeSafe Regional Coordinator - Zone 2

This is an ongoing project to fund the BikeSafe NC initiative in the southwestern region of North Carolina. BikeSafe is a partnership with law enforcement agencies and the motorcycle community to proactively reduce motorcycle crashes and fatalities through training.

Traffic Enforcement and Education Unit Expansion - Year 4

This continuation project funds activity hours for two officers to conduct high-visibility traffic safety enforcement throughout Cabarrus County. Cabarrus County is currently ranked 15th in overall fatalities, 25th in unrestrained fatalities, and 36th in speeding fatalities.

Overtime Traffic Enforcement - Year 3

This project funds overtime for officers to work high-visibility traffic safety enforcement. Haywood County is ranked 57th in overall fatalities, 56th in unrestrained fatalities, and 51st in speeding-related fatalities. This is a traditionally underserved community for grant-funded traffic safety efforts.

FY2026 Pedestrian Safety Action Plan - Year 6

The project funds efforts to continue the town’s Pedestrian Safety Action Plan and build off North Carolina’s Vision Zero initiative to create a safe, connected, and accessible community for pedestrians. This grant will fund a Vision Zero Coordinator to analyze existing pedestrian crash data, collect pedestrian crash data, and provide guidance to treat high-risk streets and intersections. This program will also continue working with the Vision Zero coalition comprised of community stakeholders, including representatives of underserved communities, who will guide the plan’s activities. Funding will also provide for overtime crosswalk enforcement activities.

Overtime for Traffic Enforcement FY2026

This project funds overtime for officers to work high-visibility traffic safety enforcement. Mecklenburg County is ranked 1st in overall fatalities, 1st in unrestrained fatalities, and 1st in speeding-related fatalities.

This is ongoing project works with Law Enforcement County Coordinators and regional law enforcement agencies to participate in GHSP campaigns and other traffic related initiatives.

Alexander: Cabarrus; Catawba; Cleveland; Gaston; Iredell; Lincoln; Mecklenburg; Rowan; and Union counties

This project funds a DWI Task Force of seven (7) DWI Task Force officers. In addition to enforcement activities, the Task Force works with high schools, universities, and community events to educate teens and the citizens of Mecklenburg County about the dangers of drinking and driving. Mecklenburg County is ranked 1st in overall fatalities, 1st in alcohol-related fatalities, 1st in unrestrained fatalities, and 1st in speeding fatalities.

This project continues the expansion of the existing traffic unit and funds activity hours for two officers to conduct high-visibility traffic safety enforcement. Columbus County is ranked 8th in fatality rate, 28th in overall fatalities, 19th in unrestrained fatalities, and 18th in speeding-related fatalities. Columbus County ranks 21st in North Carolina per NCDOT’s Transportation Disadvantaged Index (TDI) rankings.

This is an ongoing project to work with County Coordinators and regional law enforcement agencies to participate in GHSP campaigns and other traffic related initiatives.

Buncombe; Henderson; Madison; Mitchell; Polk; Rutherford; and Yancey counties

Concord Police Department Overtime for Traffic Enforcement FY26

This project funds overtime for officers to work high-visibility traffic safety enforcement. Cabarrus County is ranked 15th in overall fatalities, 25th in unrestrained fatalities, and 36th in speeding-related fatalities.

This is an ongoing project to work with County Coordinators and regional law enforcement agencies to participate in GHSP campaigns and other traffic related initiatives.

Bertie; Camden; Chowan; Currituck; Dare; Gates; Hertford; Hyde; Pasquotank; Perquimans; Tyrell; and Washington counties

Traffic Safety Enforcement Overtime Activity - Year 5

This project funds overtime for traffic safety enforcement with a focus on seatbelt and speeding enforcement and pedestrian/bicycle safety to reduce related fatalities. Dare County is ranked 47th in pedestrian fatalities, 31st in pedestrian crashes with serious injuries, and 8th in bicycle fatalities. Dare County is situated in a traditionally underserved area of North Carolina.

This is an ongoing project to work with County Coordinators and regional law enforcement agencies to participate in GHSP campaigns and other traffic related initiatives.

Alamance; Caswell; Davidson; Davie; Forsyth; Guilford; Randolph; Rockingham; Stokes; Surry; and Yadkin counties

Durham County Sheriff's Office Traffic Enforcement Grant - Year 5

This project funds activity hours for three deputies to work high-visibility traffic safety enforcement. Durham County is ranked 8th in overall fatalities, 7th in unrestrained fatalities, and 7th in speeding-related fatalities.

Identifying and Reporting Medically-at-Risk Older Drivers: Expanding Stakeholders

This project aims to reduce older driver-related fatal crashes by supporting the creation, development, and implementation of educational tools to assist stakeholders in identifying medically at-risk drivers. The project will identify how the process works in North Carolina and will help identify ways that older adults can maintain mobility if they lose their driving privileges. This project will focus on five of the highest-ranked counties for older-driver crashes (Cumberland, Forsyth, Mecklenburg, Pitt, and Wake) to continue educating stakeholders with the first two films created in previous years.

Cumberland; Forsyth; Mecklenburg; Pitt; and Wake counties

Traffic Enforcement Deputy - Year 2

This project funds activity hours and equipment for two officers to work high-visibility traffic safety enforcement. Edgecombe County is ranked 23rd in overall fatality rate, 51st in overall fatalities, 31st in unrestrained fatalities, and 21st in speeding-related fatalities. Edgecombe County also ranks 5th NCDOT’s Transportation Disadvantaged Index (TDI).

Overtime for Traffic Enforcement - Year 3

This project funds overtime for high-visibility traffic safety enforcement. Cumberland County is ranked 4th in fatalities, 4th in alcohol-related fatalities, 5th in unrestrained fatalities, and 5th in speed-related fatalities. Cumberland County is ranked 15th in NCDOT's Transportation Disadvantaged Index (TDI) rankings.

Traffic Enforcement Team - Year 1

This project funds activity hours for a dedicated traffic enforcement officer to conduct high-visibility traffic safety enforcement. Rutherford County is ranked 32nd in overall fatalities, 30th in fatality rate, 46th for unrestrained fatalities, and 39th for speeding-related fatalities. Rutherford County is situated in a traditionally underserved area of North Carolina.

This is an ongoing project to work with County Coordinators and regional law enforcement agencies to participate in GHSP campaigns and other traffic related initiatives.

Edgecombe; Franklin; Granville; Halifax; Nash; Northampton; Vance; Warren; and Wilson counties

High Visibility Traffic Overtime Enforcement - Year 1

This project funds overtime for officers to work high-visibility traffic safety enforcement. Granville County is ranked 37th in overall fatalities, 36th in unrestrained fatalities, and 27th in speeding-related fatalities. This is a traditionally underserved community for grant-funded traffic safety efforts.

This project funds activity hours for two (2) officers in the City of Greensboro to conduct traffic safety enforcement. Funding will be utilized for equipment, related supplies, and travel associated with training. Guilford County faces significant roadway safety challenges, ranking 3rd statewide in overall fatalities, 3rd in alcohol-related fatalities, 4th in unrestrained fatalities, and 3rd in speeding-related fatalities.

This project funds activity hours for a traffic safety educator, along with related supplies, and travel associated with training, The educator will partner with schools, community organizations, and other Guilford County law enforcement agencies to educate drivers and passengers on traffic safety issues, including the dangers of speeding and driving while impaired and the importance of wearing seat belts.

BikeSafe Regional Coordinator - Zone 6

This new project funds the BikeSafe NC initiative in the northeastern region of North Carolina. BikeSafe is a partnership with law enforcement agencies and the motorcycle community to proactively reduce motorcycle crashes and fatalities through training.

Traffic Safety Overtime Project 2026

This project funds overtime for officers to work high-visibility traffic safety enforcement. Pitt County is ranked 12th for overall fatalities, 9th for unrestrained fatalities, and 7th for speeding-related fatalities. Pitt County ranks 24th in NCDOT’s Transportation Disadvantaged Index (TDI) rankings.

This continuation grant funds the Guilford County DWI Task Force. Guilford County ranks 3rd in overall fatalities, 3rd in alcohol‐related fatalities, and 4th in unrestrained fatalities. The grant also funds a DWI Educator responsible for educating the public on the danger of impaired driving.

BikeSafe NC Regional Coordinator - Zone 5

This is an ongoing project to fund the BikeSafe NC initiative in the Eastern region of North Carolina. BikeSafe is a partnership with law enforcement agencies and the motorcycle community to proactively reduce motorcycle crashes and fatalities through training.

Overtime for Traffic Enforcement - Year 2

This project funds overtime for officers to work high visibility traffic safety enforcement. Jones County is ranked 87th in fatal crashes, 84th in unrestrained fatalities, and 84th in speeding-related fatalities, and 19th in fatalities per 1,000 population. Jones County is a traditionally underserved area.

Continuation of Forsyth County DWI Taskforce

This project funds Kernersville’s participation in the Forsyth County DWI Task Force. Forsyth County is ranked 6th in overall fatalities and 11th in alcohol related fatalities. This Task Force is a multi-agency effort between the police departments of Kernersville, Winston-Salem, and the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office.

FY2026 Traffic Safety Overtime Grant - Year 1

This project funds overtime for officers to work high-visibility traffic safety enforcement. Lenoir County is ranked 20th for fatality rate, 39th for overall fatalities, 35th for unrestrained fatalities, and 43rd for speeding-related fatalities. Lenoir County ranks 5th in NCDOT’s Transportation Disadvantaged Index (TDI) rankings.

NCMSEP Quality Assurance/Summer Update

This project trains regional motorcycle educators through a quality assurance team and the summer rider coach instructor update.

North Carolina Motorcycle Safety Education Program Equipment/Personnel

This is an ongoing project manages motorcycle rider training projects across North Carolina, and provides advanced continuing education for motorcycle instructors to meet the needs of a growing population of motorcyclists.

This project funds activity hours for a two-member traffic enforcement team to conduct high-visibility traffic safety enforcement. Lenoir County is ranked 39th for overall fatalities, 48th for unrestrained fatalities, and 43rd for speed-related fatalities. Lenoir County ranks 5th in North Carolina per NCDOT’s Transportation Disadvantaged Index (TDI) rankings.

Lumberton DWI Enhancement Expansion Team - Year 6

This continuation grant funds activity hours for two deputies to conduct traffic safety enforcement focused on impaired driving. Robeson County is ranked 5th in overall fatalities, 6th in alcohol‐related fatalities, and 4th in speeding‐related fatalities. Robeson County ranks the highest of any county in NCDOT’s Transportation Disadvantaged Index (TDI) rankings. Given feedback received in public participation and engagement sessions held in Robeson County during FY2024, GHSP will continue funding this project in FY2026.

Traffic Safety Overtime Enforcement - Year 1

This project funds overtime for officers to work high-visibility traffic safety enforcement. Robeson County is ranked 5th for overall fatalities, 3rd for unrestrained fatalities, and 4th for speeding-related fatalities. Robeson County ranks the highest of any county in NCDOT’s Transportation Disadvantaged Index (TDI) rankings.

Impaired Driving and Underage Drinking and Other Drug Use Prevention

This ongoing project funds a portion of the salaries for the MADD State Program Manager, the part-time Program Specialist, and a Court Monitor Specialist and provides materials and support for public education and awareness events.

Crash Reduction and Education Initiative - Year 3

This continuation project funds activity hours for one officer to conduct high-visibility traffic safety enforcement. The City of Marion is located within McDowell County which ranks 63rd in overall fatalities, 72nd in unrestrained fatalities, 71st in speeding-related fatalities, 39th in speed-related crashes, and 28th in motorcyclist serious injuries.

This is an ongoing project to work with County Coordinators and regional law enforcement agencies to participate in GHSP campaigns and other traffic related initiatives.

This continuation grant funds activity hours for two officers to conduct high-visibility traffic safety enforcement, as well as traffic safety-related supplies and training-related travel. Mecklenburg County ranks 1st in overall fatalities, 1st in unrestrained fatalities, and 1st in speeding-related fatalities.

This project funds activity hours for one officer to conduct high-visibility traffic safety enforcement. Alamance County is ranked 24th in overall fatalities, 17th in unrestrained fatalities, and 11th in speeding-related fatalities.

Mint Hill Traffic Safety Unit - Year 3

This continuation grant supports activity hours for a Mint Hill police officer to conduct traffic safety enforcement. This project funds officer activity hours as well as travel costs associated with traffic safety–related training. Mint Hill, located in Mecklenburg County, faces significant roadway safety challenges. Mecklenburg County ranks 1st in overall fatalities, 1st in unrestrained fatalities, and 1st in speeding-related fatalities statewide, underscoring the critical need for continued enforcement efforts.

FY26 Mooresville Police Department Traffic Unit Expansion - Year 4

This continuation project seeks funding for activity hours for two officers to conduct high-visibility traffic safety enforcement. Iredell County is currently ranked 17th in overall fatalities, 25th in unrestrained fatalities, and 20th in speeding fatalities.

Overtime for Traffic Enforcement - Year 1

This project funds overtime for officers to work high-visibility traffic safety enforcement. Burke County is ranked 50th in overall fatalities, 59th in unrestrained fatalities, 77th in speeding-related fatalities, 32nd in total crashes, and 29th in speeding-related crashes.

Traffic Enforcement Activity Overtime - Year 3

This project funds overtime for officers to work high-visibility traffic safety enforcement. Wake County is ranked 2nd for overall fatalities, 2nd for unrestrained fatalities, and 2nd for speeding-related fatal crashes.

Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC)

This continuation project funds Safe Kids Western North Carolina (Safe Kids WNC) to increase and maintain the base of Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technicians trained in Special Needs Transportation, serving low-income and underserved populations. Safe Kids WNC is the referral resource for families of children with special health care needs and offers the “Transporting Children with Special Needs” CPS enrichment course twice a year in different regions of the state. Safe Kids WNC will develop and grow partnerships with law enforcement while participating in local Click-It or Ticket enforcement activities and the CPS Diversion Program. The project will educate preteens and teens to become safer passengers now and safe drivers in the future.

Overtime for Traffic Enforcement 2025-2026

This project funds overtime for high-visibility traffic safety enforcement. Nash County is ranked 21st in fatalities, 7th in alcohol-related fatalities, 14th in unrestrained fatalities, and 16th in speed-related fatalities. Nash County is ranked 21st in NCDOT's Transportation Disadvantaged Index (TDI) rankings.

North Carolina Employer Traffic Safety Program (Our Driving Concern)

This project l will collaborate with employers, statewide organizations, and business associations to create free educational materials for North Carolina employers aimed at raising awareness of transportation safety risks such as distracted driving, speeding, impaired driving, and seat belt use to reduce traffic fatalities, and serious injuries.

NC Department of Justice -State Bureau of Investigation

2026 NC State Crime Lab Toxicology Enhancement

This continuation project funds preventative maintenance or service contracts for three Liquid Chromatograph /Quadrupole‐Time‐of‐Flight (LC/Q‐TOF) instruments. These instruments allow for the screening of blood sample extracts for compounds with known molecular formulas, which includes over a thousand drugs and metabolites. These agreements are needed to keep the instrumentation running at optimal conditions. This project also funds a portion of the cost of a new Liquid Chromatograph that will improve drug detection limits and add quantitative information to test results.

NC Department of Transportation - Division of Motor Vehicles

Customer Compliance Services Training

This continuation project trains officers to conduct professional and thorough hearings that balance an individual’s privilege to drive with highway safety concerns. The hearing officers are educated on case law and statute updates to ensure that they conduct and hold hearings in accordance with all applicable laws.

NC Dept of Health & Human Services - Forensic Tests for Alcohol Branch

This ongoing project provides for and maintains all breath alcohol testing instruments used by law enforcement agencies across the state The project also trains law enforcement officers to effectively use these instruments.

NC Dept of Health & Human Services - Forensic Tests for Alcohol Branch

Breath Alcohol Testing Mobile Unit Program

This project supports mobile Blood Alcohol Testing (BAT) units stationed regionally across the state. The BAT Program provides resources to law enforcement agencies in North Carolina for assistance in detection, apprehension, and prosecution of impaired drivers. More specifically, the BAT Program assists law enforcement in their efforts to conduct DWI checking stations. This grant will fund seven full‐time BAT Coordinators and replace one of the BAT mobile units.

NC Dept of Public Safety - Alcohol Law Enforcement Division

Public Education Programs/Mobile Enforcement Grant 2026

This project funds North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement agents to conduct the Keys to Life Program and Mobile Enforcement Operations focusing on the top 25 counties for young driver alcohol‐related crashes.

NC DHHS - Forensic Tests for Alcohol Branch

This ongoing project provides training across the state to teach officers to detect impaired suspects under the influence of drugs. The project also funds the Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Training Coordinator and DRE Program Coordinator position.

NC DHHS - Forensic Tests for Alcohol Branch

Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Program

This ongoing project provides training to law enforcement officers for Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) and Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) across the state.

Electronic Crash (eCrash) Replacement Program (NC CRIS) - Year 8

This continuation project funds enhancements to the North Carolina electronic crash reporting system managed by the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles. The web-based crash reporting application is expected to go live during FY2026.

Preventing Roadside Deaths Media Buys FY2026

This project funds the development of a strategic media campaign utilizing various media and statewide Public Service Announcements to educate drivers regarding roadside safety and North Carolina's Move Over Law.

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NC State University - Institute for Transportation Research & Education

2026 North Carolina Observational Survey of Seat Belt Use

This project conducts North Carolina’s annual seat belt survey in accordance with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requirements to qualify for seat belt incentive grant program funds, and in accordance with the Uniform Criteria for State Observational Surveys of Seat Belt Use. The survey is conducted in select counties and results will document the statewide seatbelt use rate.

NC State University - Institute for Transportation Research & Education

NC Vision Zero Technical and Program Support 2026

This ongoing project promotes North Carolina’s Vision Zero efforts by providing stakeholders and the public with online analytical crash statistical information presented in usable databases and formats suitable for long- and short-range planning. This website is maintained and updated monthly.

NC State University - Institute for Transportation Research & Education

This continuation grant supports training opportunities, including the NC Traffic Safety Conference and Expo (NCTSC), and other specialized trainings for law enforcement officers and traffic safety partners.

NC Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)

NC SADD LEADS: Learning through an Evidence-informed Approach to Driver Safety (YR 6)

This project funds Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) to work in communities overrepresented in teen crashes, identify the causes of teen crashes, respond with evidence-based countermeasures, and build a sustainable network of peer-to-peer based student chapters to provide programming in schools and communities.

This ongoing project funds a media campaign to address bicycle and pedestrian safety and to advance the work of the Watch for Me NC initiative. GHSP will fund outreach efforts regarding bicycle and pedestrian safety with a media placement campaign that may include social media, public transit wraps, and other media sources as identified through a data driven approach in conjunction with the advertising agency of record. The agency of record is funded through NCDOT to coordinate creative, media buys and placement, and statewide distribution of GHSP’s message

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This ongoing project funds a media campaign to address bicycle and pedestrian safety and to advance the work of the Watch for Me NC initiative. GHSP will fund outreach efforts regarding bicycle and pedestrian safety with a media placement campaign that may include social media, public transit wraps, and other media sources as identified through a data driven approach in conjunction with the advertising agency of record. The agency of record is funded through NCDOT to coordinate creative, media buys and placement, and statewide distribution of GHSP’s message.

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This is an ongoing project to work with County Coordinators and regional law enforcement agencies to participate in GHSP campaigns and other traffic related initiatives.

Beaufort; Carteret; Craven; Greene; Jones; Lenoir; Martin; Pamlico; Pitt; and Wayne counties

Overtime Traffic Enforcement - Year 3

This project funds overtime for officers to work high-visibility traffic safety enforcement. Craven County is ranked 46th for overall fatalities, 53rd for unrestrained fatalities, and 58th for speeding-related fatalities.

FY2026 NHCSO Forensic Laboratory Grant

This continuation grant funds activity hours for a Forensic Laboratory Chemist, along with supplies and training. The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Forensic Lab provides analysis for casework submitted by partner agencies to ensure effective investigation and prosecution of crimes in Brunswick, Columbus, Duplin, New Hanover, Onslow, and Pender counties.

North Carolina Alliance for Safe Transportation (NCAST)

North Carolina Alliance for Safe Transportation - Year 4

This grant funds administrative and operational expenses for The North Carolina Alliance for Safe Transportation (NCAST), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing public awareness of and engagement in traffic safety issues across the state, including historically underserved communities. NCAST is a coalition of safe driving advocates, state and local government agencies, busness leaders, and public policy officials. NCAST will also partner with the State Judicial Outreach Liaison (SJOL) to promote judicial training.

Child Passenger Safety Program for North Carolina

This ongoing project funds the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM)/Safe Kids NC to continue child passenger safety efforts. Funds will be utilized to recruit and recertify child passenger safety technicians amongst first responders, educate parents and caregivers regarding the importance of proper use and installation of child restraints, and to purchase and distribute child restraints to low-income and underserved populations.

North Carolina Department of Justice - Justice Academy

Specialized Law Enforcement Training to Achieve Vision Zero

This grant funds approved Speed Measuring instruments (SMIs) in North Carolina for training purposes. The grant also funds the NC Justice Academy (NCJA) to conduct Driving Instructor training to reduce emergency vehicle crashes and the Traffic Crash Investigation and Reconstruction program that provides a thorough reconstruction of highway incidents.

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction - Transportation Services

This ongoing project funds school bus safety education to school district staff and the public to improve the safety of every student that rides the school bus.

North Carolina Judicial Department - Administrative Office of the Courts

This ongoing project funds eCitation expansion in local law enforcement agencies to increase the percentage of eCitations versus paper citations, fulfilling a major goal of the Traffic Safety Information System Strategic Plan.

North Carolina Judicial Department - Administrative Office of the Courts

Emergency Judges for DWI Court Sessions

This continuation project funds emergency court judges to hold additional court sessions to dispose of pending DWI cases in Bertie, Burke, Catawba, Davidson, Davie, Gaston, Halifax, Hertford, Johnston, Mecklenburg, Northampton, and Wake counties.

Bertie; Burke; Catawba; Davidson; Davie; Gaston; Halifax; Hertford; Johnston; Mecklenburg; Northampton; and Wake counties

North Carolina Judicial Department - Administrative Office of the Courts

Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Project

This continuation grant funds efforts to educate law enforcement personnel, prosecutors, magistrates, and judges on basic and advanced traffic safety topics and their daily job duties and responsibilities related to traffic cases. This grant also funds Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutors to alleviate increased caseloads, provide technical assistance, and train prosecutors, law enforcement, judicial officials, and other allied officials in counties with significant traffic safety issues.

North Carolina Judicial Department - Buncombe County AOC

Buncombe County DWI Treatment & Prevention Court

This continuation project funds a Legal Assistant to work with the Buncombe County DWI Treatment Court. The assistant identifies Level 1 and Level 2 DWI offenders eligible to participate in Buncombe County's DWI Treatment Court.

North Carolina Judicial Department - Johnston County AOC

This project funds personnel costs for a dedicated legal assistant to review court calendars to identify high-risk driving offenses and review those driving records prior to adjudication. The information will be used by prosecutors to better assess risk and suitability for charge reductions or deferred prosecutions pending Safestreet training. This project has a goal to send all high-risk drivers under the age of 21 to a driving school program with the hopes of reducing recidivism.

FY26 Onslow County Sheriff's Office DWI Unit - Year 8

This continuation grant funds activity hours for four deputies to conduct traffic safety enforcement focused on impaired driving. Onslow County is ranked 16th in overall fatalities, 17th in alcohol-related fatalities, and 10th in alcohol-related serious injury crashes.

FY26 Onslow County Sheriff's Office Traffic Safety Educator - Year 2

This project funds activity hours for a traffic safety educator in Onslow County. The educator will partner with schools, community organizations, the military, and school systems to educate drivers and passengers on general traffic safety issues, including the dangers of speeding and driving while impaired and the importance of wearing seat belts.

Onslow County Sheriff's Office Traffic Safety Overtime - Year 2

This project funds overtime for officers to work high-visibility traffic safety enforcement. Onslow County is ranked 16th for overall fatalities, 33rd for unrestrained fatalities, and 10th for speeding-related fatalities.

This is an ongoing project to work with Law Enforcement County Coordinators and regional law enforcement agencies to participate in GHSP campaigns and other traffic related initiatives.

Chatham; Durham; Harnett; Johnston; Orange; Person; and Wake counties

Overtime Grant for Traffic Enforcement - Year 1

This project funds overtime for officers to work high-visibility traffic safety enforcement in this town located in Robeson County.

Raleigh Police Department Overtime for Traffic Enforcement FY2026

This project funds overtime for officers to work high-visibility traffic safety enforcement. Wake County is ranked 2nd for overall fatalities, 2nd in unrestrained fatalities, and 2nd for speed-related fatalities.

BikeSafe Regional Coordinator - Zone 4

This ongoing project funds the BikeSafe NC initiative in the Triangle region of North Carolina. BikeSafe is a partnership with law enforcement agencies and the motorcycle community to proactively reduce motorcycle crashes and fatalities through training.

Impaired Motorist Prevention and Control Team (IMPACT)

This project funds three officers as part of a dedicated DWI Task Force. Project funds will support officer activity hours, equipment, and supplies necessary to conduct impaired driving enforcement. In addition, the Task Force will educate educate residents of Wake County about the dangers of drinking and driving. Wake County ranks 2nd statewide in overall fatalities, alcohol-related fatalities, unrestrained fatalities, and speeding fatalities.

This project funds activity hours for two officers to work high-visibility traffic safety enforcement. Richmond County is ranked 26th in overall fatality rate, 58th in overall fatalities, 67th in unrestrained fatalities, and 56th in speeding-related fatalities. Richmond County also ranks 13th in NCDOT’s Transportation Disadvantaged Index (TDI) rankings.

Traffic Enforcement Officer - Year 2

This project funds activity hours for one traffic enforcement officer to conduct high-visibility traffic safety enforcement, and funds travel for traffic enforcement training. Halifax County is ranked 30th for overall fatalities, 31st for unrestrained fatalities, and 29th for speed-related fatalities. Halifax County ranks 9th in fatality rate (per 1,000 population) and 5th in North Carolina per NCDOT’s Transportation Disadvantaged Index (TDI) rankings.

Robeson County "Saved by the Belt" Occupant Restraint Program

This project funds activity hours for a coordinator overseeing a seat belt diversion program administered in partnership with the Robeson County District Attorney’s Office, local law enforcement agencies, and the court system. The program allows first‐time seat belt use offenders to have their first offense dismissed if they participate in the “Trauma Nurses Talk Tough” seat belt education program. Robeson County ranks the highest of any county in NCDOT’s Transportation Disadvantaged Index (TDI) rankings.

Robeson County DWI Treatment Court - Year 6

This continuation grant funds the Robeson County DWI Treatment Court to decrease the number of repeat DWI offenders in Robeson County and to address these cases in a timely manner. This grant also provides comprehensive services to eligible offenders convicted of DWI. Robeson County ranks the highest of any county in NCDOT’s Transportation Disadvantaged Index (TDI) rankings.

Robeson County Traffic Enforcement Division - Year 7

This grant funds activity hours for three deputies to conduct high-visibility traffic safety enforcement in Robeson County. Robeson County ranks 5th for overall fatalities, 3rd for unrestrained fatalities, and 4th for speed-related fatalities. Robeson County also ranks the highest of any county on NCDOT’s Transportation Disadvantaged Index (TDI) rankings.

Robeson County Traffic Enforcement Division - Year 3

This continuation grant funds activity hours for one deputy to conduct high-visibility traffic safety enforcement in Robeson County. Robeson County ranks 5th for overall fatalities, 3rd for unrestrained fatalities, and 4th for speed-related fatalities. Robeson County also ranks the highest of any county on NCDOT’s Transportation Disadvantaged Index (TDI) rankings.

Overtime Traffic Enforcement - Year 1

This project funds overtime for officers to work high visibility traffic safety enforcement. Nash County is ranked 19th in fatalities, 14th in unrestrained fatalities, and 16th in speeding-related fatalities.

Traffic Safety Overtime Grant - Year 5

This project funds overtime for officers to work high visibility traffic safety enforcement. Rowan County is ranked 18th in overall fatalities, 25th in unrestrained fatalities, and 23rd in speeding-related fatalities.

Selma Traffic Enforcement Team Implementation - Year 1

This project funds activity hours for one officer to conduct high-visibility traffic safety enforcement. Johnston County is ranked 7th in overall fatalities, 12th in unrestrained fatalities, and 13th in speeding-related fatalities.

Smithfield Enforcement, Education, Crash Reduction Initiative - Year 1

This new project funds activity hours for one officer to work high-visibility traffic safety enforcement. Johnston County is ranked 7th in overall fatalities, 12th in unrestrained fatalities, and 13th in speeding-related fatalities.

This is an ongoing project to work with County Coordinators and regional law enforcement agencies to participate in GHSP campaigns and other traffic related initiatives.

Anson; Cumberland; Hoke; Lee; Montgomery; Moore; Richmond; Scotland; and Stanly counties

This is an ongoing project to fund the BikeSafe NC initiative throughout North Carolina. BikeSafe is a partnership with law enforcement agencies and the motorcycle community to reduce motorcycle crashes and fatalities through training. This grant will fund a position and equipment to supervise the program throughout the state.

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) will continue to support the Click-It or Ticket model with enforcement in high-priority counties with high rates of unrestrained fatalities and injuries. Counties will be selected based upon recommendations from GHSP and NCSHP.