DPS Steps Up Patrols As Spring Break Travel Begins
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(March 8, 2008)—The Department of Public Safety is stepping up patrols in South Texas as the annual spring break rush to the beach begins.

They’ll be watching particularly for travelers who aren’t using safety belts, speeders and drunken drivers.

“The drinking age in Texas is 21. When it comes to underage drinking and driving, Texas has a zero tolerance law,” said Col. Thomas A. Davis Jr., director of the DPS.

“If you’re under 21, you face criminal charges and suspension of your license if you drive with any detectable amount of alcohol in your system.”

The DPS estimates a first DWI offense costs at least $3,180 in fines and fees and could cost as much as $17,000.

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Posted by: Thanks DPS Location: Central Texas on Mar 9, 2008 at 11:19 AM
DPS can stop them all as far as I'm concerned. These kids are crazy and reckless. There will be fatalities again this year. DPS is trying to prevent as many as possible and we should be thanking them.
Posted by: Rick Location: Waco on Mar 9, 2008 at 10:03 AM
I love going to South Padre. But this time of year, I wouldn't think of going anywhere near there. Spring breakers go completely INSANE for a week or 2. Last year I read that they waited up to 6 hrs just to cross the causeway and get to their partying. I'm sure the parties started way before they crossed that bridge! DPS IS DOING THE RIGHT THING FOR THE SAFETY OF EVERYONE WHO DRIVES.
Posted by: me Location: temple on Mar 8, 2008 at 11:00 AM
here we go again. why do the cops have to give seat belt tickets. there are people getting killed and raped. but lets give the working man a seat belt ticket. but they cant even drive a motorcycle with out killing there self.
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