Garland Police will step up Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) patrols starting Friday, March 3, through Sunday, March 19.The increased DWI patrols are for a TXDOT grant program that targets DWI and Driving Under the Influence by Minors. The patrols will be active in the nighttime hours by utilizing both marked and unmarked police cars.
Officers will apply for a blood search warrant for those drivers who refuse to consent to give a specimen of their breath or blood when arrested for DWI-related offenses.
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. Drivers who drive drunk or under the influence of a controlled substance with a child passenger under the age of 15 in the vehicle can face six months to two years in jail and a fine of up to $10,000 (every case is different).
In 2021, over 2200 DUI crashes and injuries were reported in Dallas County. Let’s help #EndTheStreak