October 28, 2015
McKinney, Texas – The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” program will be conducted in Collin County over this Halloween weekend, October 30 – November 1, 2015, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis.
Why Have the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Program?
Halloween is a fun night to celebrate, but no celebration should ever end with the scary consequences of drunk driving. When drivers fail to be responsible, a few celebratory glasses of alcohol can quickly turn a fun evening into a scary nightmare. The program is an effort to get intoxicated drivers off the road, raise public awareness about the dangers of impaired driving, and most importantly, to save more lives and prevent injuries on our roadways.
How Does It Work in Practice?
Drivers who look to celebrate the Halloween season with a few drinks and subsequently showing signs of driving while intoxicated will be asked to provide a breath or blood sample. If they refuse, officers will seek a warrant from a judge on-call. A licensed healthcare professional will perform a sanitary blood draw if the judge finds probable cause.
Why is the District Attorney Involved?
The Collin County District Attorney’s mission is to pursue justice and protect the community. In keeping with this mission, the DA’s office works to keep roadways safe through cooperation with local law enforcement and State agencies to deter the chilling and possibly life-altering effects of driving while intoxicated. The aim of this program is to keep citizens safe by preventing DWI activity. Beware that October 30 – November 1, 2015 is a “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” weekend in Collin County.
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