Fulshear, Texas
Don't Drink and Drive
THE FULSHEAR POLICE DEPARTMENT WARNS
MOTORISTS NOT TO DRINK AND DRIVE
Fulshear
Police officers
increase efforts August 15 to September 1 to arrest drunk drivers
The Fulshear Police Department is joining forces with theTexas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT), the National Transportation Highway Administration (NHTSA)
and law enforcement agencies across Texas to remind motorists about the consequences
of drinking and driving by stepping up efforts to arrest drunk drivers during
the weeks prior to Labor Day.
Transportation (TxDOT), the National Transportation Highway Administration (NHTSA)
and law enforcement agencies across Texas to remind motorists about the consequences
of drinking and driving by stepping up efforts to arrest drunk drivers during
the weeks prior to Labor Day.
This
increased enforcement is part of a national effort by NHTSA and coordinates
with TxDOT’s “Drink. Drive. Go to Jail.”
campaign, which runs from August 15 through Labor Day (September 1). Many
police departments around the state also are conducting “No Refusal” programs
as part of their Labor Day crackdown. These programs require suspected drunk drivers
to submit to a blood test to measure their alcohol levels.
to submit to a blood test to measure their alcohol levels.
Over
Labor Day weekend in 2013, Texas had 392 alcohol-related traffic crashes that
resulted in 16 fatalities and 169 serious injuries. Almost half (45.7 percent)
of the state’s traffic fatalities during that three-day period were caused by
drivers under the influence of alcohol.
“We
want to remind people that driving while intoxicated on our roads will not be
tolerated,” said Chief Kenny Seymour. “We want everyone to be able to enjoy a
safe holiday weekend. If you choose to drink, then do not drive. Find another
way home, or we will find you a ride to jail.”
Drivers
have many alternatives to driving while intoxicated. They can call a cab, ask a
friend or a family member for a ride, hand their keys to a designated driver or
simply stay put until they sober up. They also can take advantage of TxDOT’s
website SoberRides.org, which lists ride options in areas throughout Texas.
Texas
considers DWI a serious crime – and one that is 100 percent preventable.
Convicted first-time DWI offenders can pay a fine of up to $2,000, lose their
driver license for up to a year and serve as much as 180 days in jail. Safety
officials say other consequences associated with a drunk driving arrest and
conviction can add up to as much as $17,000 or more for bail, legal fees, court
appearances, court-ordered classes, vehicle insurance increases and other
expenses.
Partners
in the “Drink. Drive. Go to Jail.” campaign include the NHTSA, the Texas
Department of Public Safety, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Mothers
Against Drunk Driving and other local law enforcement agencies around Texas.
For further inquiries, contact Captain Mike McCoy
at mmccoy@fulsheartexas.gov or call 281-346-2202.
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