AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police made eight DWI arrests during a heightened enforcement initiative over the Labor Day holiday period, the department announced last week.
The Austin Police (APD) carried out a DWI Enforcement and No Refusal Initiative from Aug. 14 to Sept. 7. Additional officers were assigned to make traffic stops encouraging safe driving behavior.
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On Sep. 10, ADP sent out results informing the public about the 80 hours of enforcement dedicated to this initiative. Officers made 188 traffic contacts resulting in eight arrests, 83 citations and 132 warnings.
This initiative was an effort to enforce DWI laws, keep the public safe by encouraging drivers to make responsible decisions, and to apply for blood search warrants on suspects arrested for DWI who refuse to provide a breath or blood specimen as required by law.
APD, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Austin Transportation and Public Works said they remain determined to prevent lives from being lost on Austin’s streets, highways and waterways.