Austin police announce DWI enforcement plans for Fourth of July holiday

The Austin Police Department recently issued a reminder of its traffic-enforcement policies for the Fourth of July holiday. The department will be patrolling under a special DWI Enforcement Initiative from June 23 to July 9, focused on highways and high-speed roadways. There will be an extended no-refusal period from June 29 to July 9, when officers will “apply for blood search warrants on suspects who refuse to provide a breath or blood specimen as required,” according to a news release. “This initiative is an effort to enforce DWI laws while keeping the public safe by encouraging drivers to make responsible decisions,” the release reads. Find more info on the city’s website.