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Laredo Crackdown on Drunk Driving | Laredo News
Laredo police are launching a high-impact crackdown on drunk driving from August 14 to September 7, with extra officers on the road thanks to a Texas DOT grant—aimed at keeping everyone safe. This isn’t just local; it’s part of a statewide push where alcohol-related crashes happen every 20 minutes in Texas. The message? “Plan While You Can. Drink. Drive. Go to Jail.” Even if you’re under the legal limit of .08, impaired driving can still land you in jail. First-time DWI offenders face fines up to $2,000, jail time, and license suspension. Repeat offenses get harsher—second offense doubles…
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