A Christmas Wish List

AUSTIN, December 21, 2004 - The Department of Public Safety has composed a wish list for the holiday season. DPS is asking travelers for the following gifts:

Slow down—speed is the number one killer on Texas roads.
Don’t drink and drive; get a designated driver.
Buckle up everyone in the vehicle.
Keep cell phone chatter to a minimum.
Drive with courtesy; it’s contagious.
Slow down in bad weather, construction areas and heavy traffic.

“Following these tips will keep your family and everyone on Texas roads safer,” said DPS Director Thomas A. Davis Jr. “The sad truth is that most fatal traffic crashes don’t have to happen.”

DPS will have all available troopers patrolling Texas roadways from Friday, December 24 through midnight on Sunday, December 26. DPS is once again participating in Operation CARE (Combined Accident Reduction Effort)—a nationwide effort maximizing enforcement on major interstate highways to reduce fatalities commonly associated with holiday weekends.

Alcohol is always a concern during the holidays, and DPS is supporting the statewide anti-drunk driving campaign.

If you choose to drive without regard for the safety of others, increased enforcement means you are nearly twice as likely to get a traffic citation or be arrested for DWI during the Christmas weekend,” Col. Davis said.

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