Texas law enforcement cracks down on drunk drivers this holiday season

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From Staff Reports
 
Texas law enforcement is ramping up patrols to combat drunk driving this holiday season. 
Officers statewide will work thousands of extra hours in December to help keep people safe on the roadways. Texas is participating in the national enforcement crackdown sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Daingerfield police offers will be on the look out for drunk drivers as well. 
If any officer from the Daingerfield Police Department suspects a driver has been drinking, the driver will be pulled over. During the holiday season, drunk drivers who get pulled over can expect to be arrested. In addition to jail time, drivers who are arrested for driving while intoxicated can face fines, fees and associated costs of up to $17,000. 
The legal limit in Texas for intoxication is .08 BAC (blood or breath alcohol concentration). However, when a law enforcement officer has probable cause based on the driver's behavior, drivers can be arrested with a BAC below .08. 
"Don't make one bad decision that could ruin the rest of your life, or someone else's life," Daingerfield Police Chief Tracey Climer said. "Smart partygoers plan for a sober ride before they ever leave the house."
 

 

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