TEXAS DPS MONITORING ROADWAYS DURING THE HOLIDAYS

  

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is increasing enforcement for Christmas and New Year's to ensure Texans have a safe holiday.

Texas Highway Patrol (THP) Troopers started the surge of their enforcement efforts on Friday, December 19, and it is scheduled to go through Thursday, January 1.

They will have Troopers looking for people committing traffic violations including: not wearing seat belts, driving while intoxicated, speeding, and failing to follow the state’s Move Over, Slow Down law.  

Texas Highway Patrol Chief Bryan Rippee said, “Our message is clear — if you choose to drive impaired, distracted or in any other reckless manner, you will be held accountable.”

Troopers will be out on the roads to ensure everyone is driving responsibly and following the law.

Rippee added that their goal is to keep every Texan safe so they can enjoy the season with their loved ones. 

Each year, DPS participates in the nationwide Operation CARE (Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort) initiative for the holiday season.

During the 2024 Holiday enforcement period a total of 115,314 warnings and citations were issued, including 9,183 for speeding; 3,382 for driving without insurance; and 485 for seat belt and child seat violations.

Last year’s efforts also resulted in 398 felony arrests, 350 DWI arrests and 169 fugitive arrests.