Texas Highway Patrol steps up enforcement as 3.2 million Texans expected to drive for Fourth of July

Texas Highway Patrol steps up enforcement for the Fourth of July, shares driving safety tips

" law. The law requires all drivers to slow down when police, fire, EMS, Texas Department of Transportation vehicles and tow trucks are stopped on the side of the road with emergency lights activated.Eliminate mobile phone use —

State law prohibits the use of portable devices to read, write and send electronic messages unless the vehicle is stopped. Have a passenger operate navigation apps so the driver can keep his or her eyes on the road.Before departing on long road trips, ensure that the vehicle is properly maintained and cargo is secure.The penalties for a first-time DWI offender include up to 180 days in jail upon conviction and the loss of one's driver's license for up to a year.

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