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CFDA 20.618  ·  retired

Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety

NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION  ·  TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF

Objective

The goal of the DADSS collaborative research program is to research and develop alcohol detection technologies that are less intrusive than currently available ignition interlocks. Technologies that are integrated into vehicles may hold the greatest promise for widespread deployment. This program is focused on the research, development and testing of non-invasive breath and touch-based alcohol detection devices and subsequent hardware that shall result in one or more commercially viable devices that can be installed in vehicles.

Who Can Apply

  • U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
  • Department or Agency of a U.S. State Government
  • Nonprofit Organization
  • Not-for-Profit Organization
  • For-Profit Organization

Designations are related to the ability to develop an operational in-vehicle alcohol detection system that the commercial licensing the technologies that are capable of fully passive operation for use in all motor vehicles.

Who Benefits

  • U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
  • Department or Agency of a U.S. State Government
  • Nonprofit Organization
  • Not-for-Profit Organization
  • For-Profit Organization

Beneficiary eligibility is the same as applicant eligibility

Assistance Types

  • Cooperative Agreement

Program Contact

anita.barber@dot.gov
2023663989