Houston police arrested a man for driving while intoxicated Saturday night in what was the departmen’t first successful mobilization of a new police tool.

According to the Houston Police Department, its Breath Alcohol Testing Van was on patrol shortly after 12:00 a.m. Saturday when officers spotted a gray Ford Mustang that appeared to be driving erratically along the Gulf Freeway near Telephone Road. Authorities say the BAT Van attempted to stop the car, but the vehicle kept driving.

Officers in the BAT Van called for backup and other units to assist in the pursuit. Investigators said the incident did not become a high-speed chase, as the fleeing vehicle never went over the speed limit, however, the driver did refuse to stop, police said.

The driver eventually pulled over by the Katy Freeway at Patterson Street. He was arrested on charges of felony evading and DWI. Investigators said they found open beer bottles in the car.

Friday was the first night that the BAT Van was operational.

If you have been charged with drunk driving in Houston, please contact the Houston DWI Attorneys of Johnson Johnson & Baer, P.C., by calling 713-222-0400.