The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will join law enforcement from across the state this weekend in an effort to make Texas roadways safer and encourage safe driving habits.
Today through Monday, DPS troopers will be on the lookout for drunk drivers, as well as travelers violating speed, seat belt and other traffic laws.
“As we take time this Memorial Day to remember the sacrifices of those who have served our country, we urge Texans to be responsible and plan ahead to prevent needless tragedies from occurring on our roadways this holiday weekend,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “Don’t drink and drive, slow down, obey traffic laws and exercise caution when traveling. “
Last year during the Memorial Day weekend, DPS troopers arrested 270 drunk drivers and issued 3,766 speeding citations, 571 seat belt and child safety restraint tickets and cited 507 drivers for driving without insurance. Additionally, troopers made 122 fugitive arrests and 99 felony arrests.
The DPS also supports the state’s “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign to encourage drivers and passengers to comply with state seat belt laws.
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