Drinking this weekend? Police urging you to plan for safe ride

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- If you're headed out this Fourth of July weekend, plan a safe ride to and from your destination. Houston police are giving a stern warning: if you drink and drive, you will end up in jail.

"We will be out in force," HPD Chief Art Acevedo said.
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Houston police and Yellow Cab are partnering for the "Choose Your Ride" campaign. If you plan to drink, order a cab ahead of time or keep Yellow Cab's number handy.

A Yellow Cab can be booked online or by calling 713-236-1111.
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Acevedo said more officers will be out this weekend looking for drunk drivers.

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