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A police officer conducts a field sobriety test during a DUI traffic stop. (credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Drunk Drivers Also Put Police & First Responders At Risk

It appears a prominent push to keep drunk drivers off the roads, as the New Year rang in, may be paying off. While the final numbers aren’t in, some North Texas departments say their officers didn’t see a big increase in New Year’s intoxicated drivers.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/01/01

A woman walks the white line during a field sobriety test. (credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

North Texas No Refusal Weekend Starts Friday Night

The beginning of the New Year’s holiday weekend in North Texas, also jumpstarts a crack down on drunk drivers.

CBS 11–2012/12/28

The badge and uniform of a Texas State trooper. (FILE) (credit: Getty Images/Chris Hondros)

TxDOT Holiday P.A.S.S. Encourages Sober Driving

Law enforcement officials across the state want you to treat yourself to a Holiday P.A.S.S. TxDOT is encouraging that everyone have a Person Appointed to Stay Sober this holiday season.

CBSDFW.COM–2012/12/21

Police officers stop cars at roadblock (AP Photo)

Sobriety Checkpoint Debate Renews Ahead Of Session

Advocates for sobriety checkpoints in Texas are aiming to convince state lawmakers next year to crack down harder on drunk drivers.

2012/12/16

(credit: AP Photo)

Experts: Cowboys Deadly Crash Could Be ‘Teachable’ Moment

With one Dallas Cowboys player dead and another facing criminal charges, recent events in North Texas are reminding many about the dangers of drinking and driving. Experts say the Cowboys tragedy could become a ‘teachable’ moment.

CBS 11–2012/12/10

Dallas Cowboys v Green Bay Packers

NFL Problem? No, Drinking And Driving Is Bigger Than That

NFL linebacker Jerry Brown is not dead because he was an NFL linebacker. NFL lineman Josh Brent was not put in jail, charged with causing Brown’s death, because he’s an NFL lineman.

2012/12/10

Police officers stop cars at roadblock (AP Photo)

Texas Deputy Police Chief Wants DWI Checkpoints

A deputy police chief in South Texas has asked legislators to consider setting up permanent DWI checkpoints to save lives.

2012/12/04

A row of jail cells sit empty. (credit: AP Photo)

Life Sentence After 5th Drunk Driving Conviction

A 45-year-old Central Texas man is going to prison for at least 15 years after receiving his fifth conviction for drunken driving.

2012/11/30

A woman walks the white line during a field sobriety test. (credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Texas Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Drunk Driving

A 45-year-old Texas Hill Country man convicted an eighth time for drunken driving must serve at least 30 years in prison.

2012/11/26

(credit: CBS 11 News)

Irving Woman: How Drunk Driving Changed My Life

Some people will never forgive 28 year old Kayla Proffitt for what she did.

CBS 11–2012/11/21

Judith Dee Hodges was arrested and charged with DWI after her car struck two police vehicles on Sunday morning. (Credit: NRH Police Department)

NRH Police Struck By Suspected Drunk Driver

Two police officers were hospitalized early on Sunday morning after their vehicles were struck by a suspected intoxicated driver.

2012/11/19

North Richland Hills Police Officers Struck By Suspected Drunk Driver

Two police officers were hospitalized after the vehicle was hit by suspected intoxicated driver Sunday morning.

2012/11/18

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