HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — As New Year’s Eve approaches, law enforcement agencies in Harris County are ramping up efforts to keep roadways safe during the holiday.
Officers are sending a clear message: don’t drink and drive.
Harris County Precinct Four Constable’s Office Captain Juan Flores said that additional deputies will be on patrol Tuesday night, actively monitoring for dangerous driving behaviors.
“If you’re drunk driving, you’re going to be arrested,” Flores said. “We’ll be looking for aggressive drivers, speeders, and drunk driving incidents. We will be making several arrests.”
In Texas, over 1,000 drivers were arrested for driving while intoxicated on New Year’s Eve in 2023. This included 128 arrests by state troopers.
Captain Flores said he’s seen the number of drunk drivers fluctuate over the years, but with the proliferation of ride shares, he said there’s no excuse for driving when you’ve had too much to drink.
For those who are driving drunk, Flores said more officers will be out to stop them from hurting themselves or someone else.
“The only way to do it is to put boots on the ground to put a stop to it,” he said.
The Precinct Four Constable’s Office is just one of several agencies across the state increasing their patrol presence this holiday season.
“These increased law enforcement patrols have incorporated a pro-active police approach during this busy weekend to keep our citizens and their families safe. If you choose to drink and drive, you choose to go to jail,” Constable Mark Herman said in a news release.
Here are some tips from Herman to stay safe this New Year’s Eve:
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