Extra Patrols Looking for Drunk Drivers

TYLER – Once again, area law enforcement agencies will have extra patrols on the streets over the Labor Day holiday. Now through Monday, these extra officers will be looking for DWI drivers. The suspected drunk driver will be asked if they would submit to a breath or a blood test. If the driver refuses, officers will obtain an immediate search warrant signed by a judge on call to have blood drawn by a nurse on staff at the Smith County Jail. Tyler police spokesman Don Martin says they are encouraging everyone to be safe and don’t drink too much and drive. He says, if need be, get a designated driver to make it good on yourself and a safe holiday for everybody.