Those states that do not comply would lose 25 percent of their annual federal highway funds.

In the 1980's, the threat of reduced highway funds forced states to raise the minimum drinking age to 21.

The state will also get $603 million in highway funds.

Utah raised its gas tax this month, to add $40 million to its highway fund.

The notes were secured by promising future federal highway funds.

The economic stimulus package provided another $127 million in highway funds to both create more jobs and upgrade infrastructure.

States failing to enact such a law would lose some of their Federal highway funds.

Among other things, the law requires that states must require drivers to pass driving tests, or risk losing some of their Federal highway funds.

The city also applied for $4.2 million in federal matching highway funds to help finish the bridge.

The area stands to lose all highway funds if it does not begin to comply with Federal standards.