2026 Drive Sober, No Regrets Initiative with Increased DWI Enforcement & No Refusal Results

The Austin Police (APD) has concluded a DWI Enforcement and No Refusal Initiative over the July 4th holiday season. This initiative was in effect each night from June 19, 2026, through July 6, 2026. Additional officers were deployed making traffic stops to encourage safe driving behaviors.  

APD officers worked 40 hours dedicated solely to traffic enforcement. This effort resulted in 38 traffic citations and 59 warnings, along with three DWI arrests.

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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