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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced an increased enforcement until September 4, 2023

by Gavin Wright
August 29, 2023
in Texas
TxDOT is hosting a statewide virtual public meeting with in-person open houses this spring for Connecting Texas 2050

Waco, TX – According to the state officials, Texas law enforcement agencies are among those that will increase their efforts to pull over motorists suspected of drunk driving.

The harsh reality is people continue to choose to drive after drinking.

Last year, there were 345 DUI-alcohol related traffic crashes over the Labor Day holiday weekend alone, resulting in 20 fatalities and 62 serious injuries.

Over the course of the year, a person was killed every 7 hours and 17 minutes in Texas because of a DUI-alcohol-related traffic crash, resulting in 1,203 people losing their lives.

The increased enforcement period comes as a new law is set to take effect on Sept. 1 that will require someone convicted of intoxication manslaughter to pay child support if they kill a parent with young children.

TxDOT Executive Director Williams released the following statement:

“Too many people are killed on our roads each year — especially during holidays — due to impaired driving. These crashes are inexcusable and 100% preventable.

If you spend time with friends or family and decide to drink, make the right decision and plan ahead for a sober ride by taking a rideshare, taxi, public transit or designated driver.”

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