Texas Impaired Driving Task Force

Texas has ranked in the top 10 states for six consecutive years for alcohol-related fatalities per 100 million vehicles. #RoadToZero #VisionZero

[Texas Impaired Driving Task Force @TxIDTF]

Drive sober or get pulled over. In Texas, a .08 BAC can lead to a DWI, but impairment at any level can also result in arrest. Open container in your vehicle? That could mean a $500 fine.

Learn more from TxDOT about the consequences of a DWI.

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[Texas Impaired Driving Task Force @TxIDTF]

Some groups face a higher risk of fatigue-impaired driving, including drivers under 25, shift workers, commercial truck drivers and business travelers.

Fatigue can affect reaction time, attention and decision-making. Be alert and well rested.

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[Texas Impaired Driving Task Force @TxIDTF]

Every safe choice makes a difference. We encourage you to talk with friends and family about sober driving, always plan for a safe ride home, and report dangerous drivers when you see them. Your actions could help save lives.

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[Texas Impaired Driving Task Force @TxIDTF]

Drunk driving crashes are 100% preventable. Before you head out, make a plan for a safe, sober ride home. One choice can save lives and help end impaired driving on Texas roads.

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[Texas Impaired Driving Task Force @TxIDTF]

New on the Street Talk Blog: Emerging technology may help support SFSTs by capturing movement, balance and impairment-related data during roadside investigations.

Read the blog: https://t.co/ZMr7OqqSYP

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This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. As Texans gather with family and friends, make a plan for a sober ride. Drive sober. No regrets.

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[Texas Impaired Driving Task Force @TxIDTF]

Impaired driving crashes are 100% preventable. This Memorial Day weekend, make the decision before you go out: never drive after drinking or using other drugs.

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[Texas Impaired Driving Task Force @TxIDTF]

A DWI can cost up to $17,000 in fines and fees, plus years of legal hassle. Before Memorial Day weekend begins, plan your sober ride home.

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[Texas Impaired Driving Task Force @TxIDTF]

Memorial Day plans should always include a sober ride. If you drink, don’t drive. Call a friend, use a rideshare or stay put until you can drive safely.

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New on the Street Talk Blog: Place of last drink data can help identify overservice, support enforcement and strengthen impaired driving prevention efforts across Texas.

Read the blog: https://t.co/RiEK39B1tt

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[Texas Impaired Driving Task Force @TxIDTF]

Feeling "okay" doesn't mean you're okay to drive. Alcohol can affect reaction time, judgment and coordination before you realize it.

It's simple. if you've been drinking, don't drive.

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[Texas Impaired Driving Task Force @TxIDTF]

New on the Street Talk Blog: Speeding and alcohol-impaired driving can raise the risk of severe or fatal crash outcomes. This post looks at the link between BAC, speed and injury severity.

Read the blog: https://t.co/KBePLM1svH

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[Texas Impaired Driving Task Force @TxIDTF]

Heading out this weekend? If alcohol is part of the plan, make a safe ride part of the plan, too. Choose a designated driver, use a rideshare, call a friend or stay the night.

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New on the Street Talk Blog: Feeling “OK to drive” does not mean someone is unimpaired. This post looks at perceived BAC, reaction time and why underestimating impairment can increase risky driving.

Read more: https://t.co/u8nNt2YeeN

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New on the Street Talk Blog: Friends and family can shape teen choices about impaired driving. This post looks at how peer influence, parent role modeling and safety education can affect teen traffic safety.

Read the blog: https://t.co/ug0KNymKCu

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New on the Street Talk Blog: What drives repeat DWI offenses? This post looks at research on recidivism, decision-making, social norms and willingness to drive impaired.

Read the blog: https://t.co/iBGPn2fIMJ

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[Texas Impaired Driving Task Force @TxIDTF]

Friends and family can make a difference.

If someone is about to drive impaired, speak up. Offer a ride, help arrange a rideshare, take the keys or call someone who can help. A simple conversation can help someone get home safely.

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[Texas Impaired Driving Task Force @TxIDTF]

Alcohol can affect reaction time, judgment and coordination before someone realizes how impaired they are. Don’t rely on how you feel to decide whether you should get behind the wheel. If you’ve been drinking, don’t drive.

#DriveLikeATexan

[Texas Impaired Driving Task Force @TxIDTF]

New on the Street Talk Blog: Can ignition interlock devices help deter impaired driving before a DWI occurs? New research looks at how IIDs compare with fines, jail time and enforcement.

Read the blog: https://t.co/74OlR4yWJY

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[Texas Impaired Driving Task Force @TxIDTF]

If alcohol is part of the plan, make a safe ride part of the plan too. Choose a designated driver, use a rideshare, call a friend or stay the night.

#DriveLikeATexan