1200.11—Special funding conditions.
The State's highway safety program under Section 402 shall be subject to the following conditions, and approval under § 1200.13 of this part shall in no event be deemed to waive these conditions:
(a)
Responsibility of the Governor—The Governor of the State shall be responsible for the administration of the Section 402 program through a State highway safety agency that shall have adequate powers and be suitably equipped and organized to carry out the program.
(b)
Participation by Political Subdivisions—Political subdivisions shall be authorized to carry out local highway safety programs, approved by the Governor, as a part of the State highway safety program, and at least 40 percent of all Federal funds provided under this part shall be used by or for the benefit of political subdivisions, in accordance with the provisions of part 1250 of this chapter.
(c)
Access for Persons with Disabilities—Adequate and reasonable access shall be provided for the safe and convenient movement of persons with physical disabilities, including those in wheelchairs, across curbs constructed or replaced on or after July 1, 1976, at all pedestrian crosswalks throughout the State.
(d)
Use of Safety Belts—Programs shall be provided (which may include financial incentives and disincentives) to encourage the use of safety belts by drivers and passengers in motor vehicles.
(e)
Planning and Administration Costs—Funding and matching requirements for planning and administration costs shall be in accordance with the provisions of part 1252 of this chapter.
(f)
Purchase and Disposition of Equipment—Major purchases and dispositions of equipment shall require prior approval by the approving official, in accordance with the provisions of § 1200.21(d) of this part.