DPS on look out for holiday drunk drivers

The DPS is asking Texas drivers to exhibit a little holiday spirit on our roadways over the holidays.

DPS Troopers and other law enforcement officers will be out in force for the New Year's holiday, looking for speeders, drunk drivers and seat belt violators.

The DPS is conducting Operation Holiday New Year's, which will begin Monday, Dec. 31 and conclude Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008.

Drink. Drive. Go to Jail. is another national enforcement program that is currently in effect.

It targets drunk drivers and kicked off Monday, Dec. 10 and will stop on Tuesday, Jan. 1.

"Alcohol is always a concern during the holidays. Those individuals who think they must operate a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol, pose a tremendous risk, not only to themselves, but to innocent citizens as well," said Trooper Gary Pflughaupt.

Here are some good driving habits to employ:

• 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; spread the Christmas cheer.

• Slow down in bad weather, construction areas and heavy traffic.