City of Austin
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Contact: APD Public Information Office 512-974-5017 Email
The Austin Police Department (APD) will be conducting a DWI Enforcement Initiative and an Extended No Refusal Period that will coincide with the upcoming Spring Break holiday season. The Enforcement initiative will be in effect each night from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., between March 4 and March 20, while the Extended No Refusal period will be from March 10 until March 20 nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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, TXDOT, and the City of Austin Transportation Department are continuously focused on preventing lives from being lost on the streets, highways and waterways of Austin. The Department is dedicated to making the roadways and waterways of Austin safe for residents and visitors through education and enforcement.