Harris County has the most driving while intoxicated fatalities in the United States, and Houston Police say new “BAT” vans will prevent this statistic from lingering.
According to officials with the Houston Police Department and the Harris County Sheriff’s Department, new Blood Alcohol Testing vans will be dispatched in an effort to combat drunk driving. Called “BAT” vans, the new vehicles will be stationed around Houston in hopes of getting drunk drivers off the streets.
Deputies say the “BAT” vans will be stationary. When a patrol officer suspects a driver is intoxicated, the suspect will be taken to a van where they will be processed and given a breathalyzer test. Depending on the outcome of the breathalyzer test, a suspect will be put in the holding area at the back of the van.
If you have been charged with drunk driving in Harris County, please contact the Houston Drunk Driving Lawyers of Johnson, Johnson & Baer, P.C., by calling 713-222-0400.