GPD’s holiday enforcement results include 26 DWI arrests

Jan. 4, 2024

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The Garland Police Department participated in a statewide added enforcement program for the Christmas and New Year holidays. The dates included were Wednesday, Dec. 13 – Monday, Jan. 1.

The additional enforcement resulted in the following:

• 20 Speeding citations
• 49 Other citations for various violations
• 29 Warnings
• 26 Department DWI arrests during the period

Additional enforcement was paid for by a state-funded grant, from TxDOT, known as the Impaired Driving Mobilization (IDM) Grant, which targeted DWI along with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) by Minors.

The Garland Police Department expressed gratitude to TxDOT for their assistance in allowing officers to keep the city streets safe during the Christmas and New Year Holiday. #EndTheStreak.

NOTE:

The following Q&A below, taken from the TxDOT website, explains the consequences of Driving While Intoxicated in Texas.

When am I legally intoxicated? 

You are legally intoxicated in Texas when your blood alcohol concentration reaches 0.08 percent, but you are breaking the law as soon as drugs or alcohol affect your driving — or flying or boating — ability.

What are the penalties for a DWI?

First offense

  • Up to a $2,000 fine.
  • Up to 180 days in jail upon conviction with three mandatory days.
  • Loss of driver license up to a year.

Second offense

  • Up to a $4,000 fine.
  • One month to a year in jail upon conviction.
  • Loss of driver license up to two years..
Third offense
  • A $10,000 fine.
  • Two to 10 years in prison.
  • Loss of driver license up to two years.

These fines do not include a state fine of $3,000, $4,500, or $6,000 assessed upon sentencing.

Impaired driving with a child passenger

  • You will be charged with child endangerment if you’re driving impaired with children under 15.
  • You will be additionally fined up to $10,000.
  • You could be put in jail for up to two years.
  • You will lose your driver’s license for another 180 days.

Driving with an open container

 Carrying an open container of alcohol in your vehicle, even if you’re not impaired, is illegal. Learn more about Texas open container laws.

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