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Travis County deputies stepping up enforcement efforts for graduation, Memorial Day

By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team
Published  May 23, 2022 2:13pm CDT
Travis County
FOX 7 Austin

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas - The Travis County Sheriff's Office is increasing law enforcement efforts on roadways during graduation and Memorial Day.

TCSO said from May 23 - June 5, in accordance with its participation in TxDOT's Step grant, deputies will be stepping up enforcement efforts.

TCSO will especially focus on impaired drivers.

  • In 2021, there were 25,199 DUI-alcohol related traffic crashes in Texas resulting in 1,029 fatalities.
  • A DWI can cost drivers up to $17,000 in fines and fees, jail time and loss of driver’s license.
  • Drunk driving often results in collisions that can be deadly.
  • Every 8 hours and 31 minutes a person in Texas dies due to a drunk driver.
  • It’s illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to drink alcohol, and the Zero Tolerance Law states that it’s also illegal for a person under the age of 21 to drive with any trace of alcohol in their system.

Alcohol-related crashes are 100% preventable. TCSO reminds drivers to celebrate safely by always getting a sober ride. A designated driver isn’t the person who’s had the fewest alcoholic drinks; it’s the person who hasn’t had any alcohol at all

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