The Austin Police Department (APD) conducted a DWI Enforcement and 'No Refusal' Initiative between March 7th through March 17th. As a result of this Spring Break operation, there were a total of 55 DWI arrests related to driving under the influence. Of these arrests, 19 were made through blood search warrants, 24 through breath samples with consent, and 14 through blood samples with consent.

Of those arrests, the following number had enhanced DWI charges:

Consent Breath Samples over .15v =  11
Class A Misdemeanor DWI (with prior conviction) =  7
Felony DWI (2 or more prior convictions) =  3
Felony DWI Child Passenger =  1
Intoxication Manslaughter = 1

The Austin Police Department and the City of Austin Transportation Department continue to focus on preventing lives from being lost on Austin's streets, highways, and waterways. The Department is dedicated to making the roadways and waterways of Austin safe for residents and visitors through education and enforcement.