AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is committed to keeping Texans safe this holiday season. The Texas Highway Patrol (THP) will conduct its annual Christmas and New enforcement campaign beginning Dec. 20 and running through the rest of the year. Troopers will be out on the roads looking for people who are speeding, not wearing their seat belts, driving while intoxicated or violations. “During the holidays our roads are busier than ever, so safety must remain a top priority,” said Colonel Freeman Martin. “I again want to remind Texans to be alert, put your phones down and make driving your sole focus when you’re behind the wheel. If you see emergency vehicles stopped along the side of the road, move over or slow down—it’s the law. If we all simply pay attention and follow the traffic laws, we can help ensure everyone makes it home safely for the holidays this year.”
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THP will increase enforcement as part of Operation CARE (Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort), which runs nationwide from Dec. 20 through Jan. 1. During DPS’ 2023 Christmas and New Year’s enforcement efforts, there were more than 103,317 citations and warnings issued. This included over 28,578 speeding citations; 1,538 seat belt and child seat violations; 3,340 citations for driving without insurance; and 145 felony and fugitive arrests.
