Additionally, T.X.D.O.T. will be providing added emphasis to Irving’s July 3rd & 4th efforts through the utilization of informational highway signs giving notice and warning to motorists of the specific enforcement and strict procedures. “Irving Police Department DWI Arrest Zone” - “Zero Tolerance Enforcement”
If a violator is stopped and there is probable cause to believe that he/she is intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol or another substance, they will be arrested and offered a blood test. No breath test will be offered. If an individual refuses to give a blood sample the officer will complete an affidavit and a search warrant and present it to the on-site Judge. Once approved by the judge the individual will be taken to medical personnel on stand-by and a blood sample will be taken. (Results of the blood draws taken from those arrested for DWI during previous “No Refusal” initiatives resulted in an average Blood Alcohol Concentration of .18%).
Irving’s continued emphasis on reducing accidents has yielded positive results in our city. Our data for the first seven months of the fiscal year (08-09) shows that the total number of all accidents is down 1%, more specifically, accidents involving the following factors have shown significant decreases; Personal Injury – down 4%, Speed - down 5%, No Insurance – down 24% but Alcohol Related Accidents are up 23%.
The men and women of the Irving Police Department ask that everyone do their part to ensure a safe holiday travel season. Whether you are traveling a few blocks, across town or across the country, please – Buckle Up, Watch Your Speed, Don’t Drink and Drive and Be Alert to the Presence of Hazardous, Fatigued and/or Impaired Drivers that may be sharing the road with you!
