FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 22, 2025
TCSO Urges Lake Safety, Sober Driving Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
This holiday weekend, the Travis County Sheriff’s Office will be patrolling roadways throughout the county and will have additional deputies on patrol in the popular Lake Travis area, looking for intoxicated drivers, reckless driving and street racers. Please, do not drink and drive.
TCSO Lake Patrol will be on Lake Travis. Please be mindful and alert for deputies working in the area and do not operate a boat while intoxicated.
Lake levels remain low due to drought conditions. Boaters should note that hidden dangers such as trees and debris could be lurking near the surface. Safe driving speeds should be observed when traveling on the lake and while towing tubes, skiers and wake boarders.
Remember, life jackets save lives. But if an emergency occurs in the water, keep the following tips in mind:
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Submitted By:
Kristen Dark, Sr. Public Information Officer | (512) 854-4986 Drew Knight, Public Information Specialist | (512) 854-8426