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

The Austin Police (APD) conducted a DWI Enforcement and No Refusal Initiative over the Labor Day holiday period between August 14th through Sept 7th. Additional officers were deployed making traffic stops to encourage safe driving behaviors. Approximately 80 hours of enforcement were directed to this initiative. During this time, officers made 188 traffic contacts resulting in eight arrests, 83 citations and 132 warnings.
 
This initiative was 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 Austin Transportation and Public Works 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.
 
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