The Garland Police Department made 39 arrests and issued i22 citations during the increased Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) enforcement period.
The Garland Police Department stepped up its DWI patrols in an effort to keep Garland citizens and visitors safe during the Labor Day holiday. During the enforcement period, Garland’s regular patrols made 35 DWI arrests.
The additional enforcement for the same 18-day period resulted in four additional DWI arrests. Officers working the grant also made two additional arrests for offenses unrelated to impaired driving.
The additional enforcement was paid for by a state-funded grant, from TxDOT, known as the Impaired Driving Mobilization grant. The Garland Police Department would like to thank TxDOT for their assistance in allowing officers to keep the city streets safe during the Labor Day holiday.
Convicted first-time DWI offenders can pay a fine of up to $2,000, lose their driver’s license for up to a year, and serve 180 days in jail. Safety officials say other costs associated with an impaired driving arrest and conviction can add up to more than $17,000 for bail, legal fees, court appearances, court-ordered classes, vehicle insurance increases, and other expenses.
In 2019, on Texas Highways, there were 886 deaths in motor vehicle crashes involving the influence of alcohol.