The Brief
- Drivers illegally parked on Dallas highways to watch New Year’s Eve fireworks, creating massive gridlock that trapped commuters for hours.
- The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office warned that these illegal stops blocked emergency vehicle access and were too widespread for available officers to clear.
- City leaders are now investigating potential solutions after residents reported being unable to reach their homes due to the highway “parties.”
DALLAS – It’s against Texas law for drivers to stop, stand, or park a vehicle on a highway like many did last night.
A driver who found herself stuck in the middle of all the traffic, described it as a party, and all she could do was sit there and wait.
Turning the highway to a parking lot
What we know:
DFW traffic can be bad at times, but New Year’s Eve was on another level. …