City of Austin
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The Austin Police Department (APD) will conduct a No Refusal that will coincide with the upcoming New Year's Eve holiday. This initiative will be in effect December 29, 2018 through December 31, 2018 and will run from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. each day.
This initiative is 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 who refuse to provide a breath or blood specimen as required by law.
APD is continuously focused on preventing lives from being lost on the streets, highways and waterways of Austin. The department is dedicated to making roadways and waterways of Austin safe for residents and visitors through education and enforcement.