DON'T Drink And Drive!!!Members of Pearland PD and other agencies got together today for a press conference to warn citizens about the dangers of drunk driving. Along with DPS, PPD plans to crack down on DWI offenders this coming Labor Day holiday weekend. Also there to speak was Lucy Lugo, wife of PPD Officer Endy Ekpanya who was killed by a drunk driver back on June 12. DPS asks Texas drivers to use extra caution when driving during the Labor Day holiday weekend. From Sept. 2 – 5, DPS Troopers will join law enforcement from across the state in looking for drivers who disregard traffic laws, including impaired drivers, speeders and safety belt violators.

“Texans are killed on our roadways every day because of reckless drivers who get behind the wheel after drinking, and DPS works around-the-clock to help prevent these tragedies,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “During the Labor Day weekend, Troopers will be on the lookout for impaired and dangerous drivers, and we are urging drivers to do their part by strictly obeying traffic laws and finding alternative transportation if they plan to drink.”