DWI Enforcement Initiative For Memorial Day Weekend

APD, Along With Area Law Enforcement Agencies, Announce DWI Enforcement Initiative For Memorial Day Weekend

The Austin Police Department will be conducting a Memorial Day weekend DWI initiative in the Austin metropolitan area. This initiative will be a No Refusal DWI initiative, in which officers will apply for a search warrant to obtain blood from operators suspected to be impaired, who refuse to provide a breath or blood sample.

The initiative begins Friday, May 27, 2016 and ends Monday, May 30, 2016. The hour of operation for this initiative on these dates is 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. The DWI initiative is an effort to enforce DWI laws, keep the public safe, and to conduct blood search warrants on suspects who refuse to give a breath or blood specimen as required by law.

Memorial Day weekend is often associated with parties and gatherings in which alcohol is present. This announcement is to remind everyone that their area law enforcement agencies encourage them to make the responsible choice not to drive if they are impaired in any way. The Austin Police Department is focused on saving lives in the Austin metropolitan area and making roadways safe for everyone through education and enforcement.