City of Austin
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Contact: APD Public Information Office 512-974-5017 Email
The Austin Police Department (APD) will conduct a DWI Enforcement Initiative and an Extended No Refusal Period. The enforcement began on June 24th, 2022, and will run thru July 11th, 2022. The no-refusal period will be in effect every Thursday thru Sunday and extended to the July 4th holiday.
This initiative is an effort to enforce DWI laws and keep the public safe by encouraging drivers to make responsible decisions. Blood search warrants will be applied to suspects who refuse to provide a breath or blood specimen as required by law.
The Austin Police Department, TXDOT, and the City of Austin Transportation Department focus on preventing deaths on Austin's streets, highways, and waterways. The Department is dedicated to making the roadways and waterways of Austin safe for residents and visitors through education and enforcement. Please help us work toward the City of Austin's Vision of Zero traffic fatalities.