Law enforcement agencies across Texas will be increasing traffic enforcement efforts in preparation for the Labor Day holiday. With support from the Texas Department of Transportation's Impaired Driving Mobilization Grant, the Lakeway Police Department will have additional officers monitoring the roadways within the City of Lakeway to support this effort. The enforcement dates will run from Aug. 18 through Sept. 4, 2024.

Under this grant, the additional Lakeway PD officers will be deployed during each of the above dates on an overtime basis, to watch for impaired drivers operating on local roadways. Anyone operating a vehicle and found to be intoxicated will be arrested. Suspected intoxicated drivers who refuse to provide a breath sample will be the subject of a search warrant and will have their blood drawn for blood alcohol level testing.

All of TXDOT's S.T.E.P. (Selective Traffic Enforcement Program) campaigns are designed to reduce both motor vehicle accidents and the residual effects incurred by motorists. The programs have consistently proven to reduce injuries, fatalities and property damage along major thoroughfares and high-collision/high-density intersections. Residents are reminded to drive safely while taking comfort in knowing additional traffic enforcement officers are monitoring local roadways to increase the level of safety. For more information on Lakeway Police Department's involvement in the State's various S.T.E.P. programs, please contact us at 512-261-2800.

You can learn more about the real costs of drunk driving and find tips for a sober ride by visiting soberrides.org. You can also follow the hashtag #DriveSoberNoRegrets to keep up with the discussion on social media.