Cedar Park PD To Conduct DWI Patrols Over Thanksgiving

CEDAR PARK, TX — Cedar Park police will ramp up enforcement efforts during the Thanksgiving period to keep roads clear of impaired drivers, officials said Wednesday.

"Thanksgiving is ordinarily one of the most hectic travel periods of the year, and our officers are urging motorists to remain safety-minded as they travel throughout the state," officials said in a press advisory.

To buttress the point, officials noted Cedar Park police pulled over more than 350 drivers for speeding and intersection violations and arrested 6 drivers for DWI during last year's Thanksgiving holiday period.

Given that activity, from Friday, Nov. 22, through Saturday, Nov. 30, Cedar Park officers will be looking for drivers who are speeding, violating intersection and seat belt laws and driving distracted or impaired, officials said. This effort is part of Cedar Park’s goal to reduce traffic accidents during the holiday travels, officials explained.

Police encourage drivers to:

• Plan ahead.
• Check for traffic updates prior to beginning a trip.
• Limit distractions and do NOT text and drive.
• Buckle up everyone in the vehicle – it’s the law.
• Obey speed limits.
• Don’t drive fatigued – allow plenty of time to reach your destination.
• Designate a sober driver or take advantage of the many safe ways to get home after consuming alcohol.

The aim is to keep everyone safe, police suggested: "Even one empty seat at the table for Thanksgiving is too many," police wrote.