Texas Focus on Spanish Drivers

Drunk driving awareness is important, no matter where a person lives, but when cultural differences intersect, the result can be devastating to families that just may not understand the crimes being committed on their own streets. Kuhf FM news reports that the Texas Department of Transportation has recently begun a new awareness campaign aimed at the Hispanic population in the area. According to new data, Hispanic men in Texas, age 18-34, are responsible for almost half of all alcohol-related vehicle accidents in the state. With Mexican Independence Day celebrations planned, the department sees a window of opportunity to educate residents about drinking and driving. Read more here: TxDOT Wants To Curb High Drunk Driving Rate Among Young Hispanic Men