Drunk Driving No-Refusal Weekend Ahead For Irving

IRVING, TX – Police in Irving have issued a warning to New Year's Eve celebrants: "Drink. Drive. Go to jail." That's because the weekend of Friday, Dec. 29 and Saturday, Dec 30 is DWI No-Refusal weekend.

The weekend of New Year's Eve brings with it a higher likelihood of drunk drivers putting themselves and others at risk on roadways.

So instead of field sobriety tests or breathalyzers, police will subject every person arrested for drinking and driving to a blood test. According to a press release, officers will seek search warrants for drivers who refuse blood testing.

Additionally, starting Dec. 15, Irving will commission more officers to watch roadways for drunk drivers.

Those arrested for DWI and open container will get a Class B misdemeanor and a minimum of six days in jail.

Aside from the often deadly impact of drinking and driving, other common DWI penalties include:

• Fines and surcharges (also tack on court costs and lawyer fees).
• License suspension or revocation.
• Community service.
• Imprisonment (even for a 1st offense).
• DWI education and intervention programs.
• More expensive car insurance, depending on your provider.

Image via Shutterstock, Patch