Police chief reminds of increased patrols

During Spring Break 2015, there were 459 crashes in Texas involving young drivers (17-34 years of age) under the influence of alcohol. Those crashes led to 43 serious injuries and 16 fatalities.

The Texas Department of Transportation is hoping to reduce these numbers through “Plan While You Can,” a campaign that runs March 1-19 to coincide with Spring Break and an increase in DUI patrols and enforcement in Texas.

The City of Daingerfield Police Department will be working extra enforcement dedicated to arresting Impaired Drivers. They also want to remind the young drivers that there is Zero Tolerance for alcohol for anyone under the age of 21. Besides making the wrong choice, choosing to drink and drive could mean an arrest. You could be seriously injured or it could cost you a life. It could be yours.

Starting March 4 – March 21, City of Daingerfield Police Officers will be out in full force. Drivers under the influence of alcohol will have to paid fines, legal fees, impoundment and other costs. Can you afford $17,000.00 in fines?

The City of Daingerfield is Partnering with TxDOT and we strongly encourage everyone to plan for a sober ride before going out.