City of Austin

The Austin Police (APD) has concluded a DWI Enforcement and No Refusal Initiative over the end-of-the-year holiday season. This initiative was in effect each night from December 12, 2025, through January 1, 2026. A total of 128 Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) arrests were made during this period including the following with enhanced charge levels.
 

DWI Over .15 Blood Alcohol Content (BAC):  29
DWI 2nd:  7
DWI 3rd Felony:  9
Child Passenger:  1

 
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 arrested for DWI who refuse to provide a breath or blood specimen as required by law.
 
APD, the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT), and the Austin Transportation and Public Works are continuously focused on preventing lives from being lost on the streets, highways and waterways of Austin. APD is dedicated to making the roadways and waterways of Austin safe for residents and visitors through education and enforcement. 
 
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