Establishes a digital alert pilot program to provide grants for digital alert technology to reduce motorist collisions with emergency vehicles.
The bill establishes a digital alert pilot program to provide grants for digital alert technology to notify motorists of the location of emergency vehicles. The program is administered by the Department of Homeland Security and will provide grants to eligible applicants, including cities, towns, and emergency service providers. The digital alert technology will send alerts to motorists through smartphone applications or in-vehicle navigation systems. The program will be funded by a dedicated grant fund, which will include state appropriations, federal funds, and donations.
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