Along with the traffic vehicular In addition to vacation this weekend, Valley drivers can also expect to see an increase in enforcement of the law.
Law enforcement in all four counties will be on the lookout for drunk drivers and other traffic offenders.
Every nine hours, someone in Texas dies as a result of drunk driving, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
This year, like every year, TxDOT officials want to remind you to stay safe, do your part, and most importantly, save lives.
“In 2020, 39 percent of traffic fatalities during the Labor Day reporting period in Texas are from drivers under the influence of alcohol,” said TxDOT spokesman Octavio Saenz.
TxDOT continues the push to raise awareness across the state, and this year, they hope a powerful new video will make drivers think twice about getting behind the wheel while under the influence.
“The 2021 campaign has been updated with a new slogan ‘Drive sober. No regrets’ and new stories of impact on victims,” Saenz said.
TxDOT recommends the following tips this Labor Day weekend:
• Have a designated driver
• Or have a paid method of transportation, such as Uber or a taxi
• Stay home if you have been drinking
“The only message we want to give everyone is that DUI crashes are 100 percent preventable,” Saenz said. “When drivers who have been drinking find a sober ride home, they avoid this tragedy.”
Driving while intoxicated can cost up to $ 17,000 in fines and fees, jail time, and other serious consequences.
TxDOT video will be shown at Top Golf in Pharr at 6pm
TxDOT invites the public to experience real-life stories of people whose lives were forever changed by drunk driving crashes.
Watch the video for the full report.
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