Labor Day 2026 Drive Sober, No Regrets Initiative Increased DWI Enforcement-No Refusal Initiative

The Austin Police (APD) is conducting a DWI Enforcement and No Refusal Initiative that will coincide with the upcoming Labor Day holiday period. This initiative is in effect every night through Sept 7th. Additional officers will be deployed making traffic stops to encourage safe driving behavior. 
 
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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