APD Reminder: 2026 Drive Sober, No Regrets Initiative with Increased DWI Enforcement & No Refusal Initiative

The Austin Police (APD) would like to remind our community that we are conducting a DWI Enforcement and No Refusal Initiative that coincides with the upcoming 4th of July Holiday period. This initiative has been in effect each night since June 19th and will last thru July 6, 2026. Additional officers are being deployed to make traffic stops encouraging safe driving behaviors. We hope everyone enjoys the festivities occurring around this celebration while making good choices to get home safely.
 
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, TXDOT, and the City of 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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