TxDOT working with local police to prevent drunk driving leading to Labor Day weekend
Last year, 1,100 people were killed and 2,560 were seriously injured by drunk drivers on state roads, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. And more than 25,000 crashes were caused by drunk driving in 2021.
In an effort to reduce the chances of intoxicated drivers causing accidents with injuries or death, TxDOT is working with local law enforcement to identify and arrest drunk drivers, according to a news release.
The training is part of the “Drive Sober. No Regrets” campaign in preparation for the Labor Day weekend. The campaign wants to challenge the idea that someone can drive drunk without consequences.
“When you drink and drive, you put everyone else on the road at risk too,” TxDOT executive director Marc Williams said in the release. “These crashes are 100% preventable and can have fatal and/or serious physical, emotional and financial consequences.”
This story was originally published August 17, 2022 at 7:00 AM.