Once again, the Austin Police Department is putting a concerted focus on drunk driving with both Christmas and New Year’s celebrations right around the corner.
APD launched its latest initiative on December 15. It will remain in effect each night through January 1.
“This initiative is an effort to enforce DWI laws and keep the public safe by encouraging drivers to make responsible decisions and to apply for blood search warrants on suspects who refuse to provide a breath or blood specimen as required by law,” APD said in a statement.
Along with speeding, drunk driving remains among the biggest factors in Austin’s high number of fatal and injury wrecks in recent years.
