Austin police use baton rouges to enforce traffic laws

AUSTIN, Texas – AUSTIN (AP) A police force in Austin, Texas, used a baton to restrain a woman who allegedly ran a red light after running an SUV into the front of a police cruiser.

The woman, who was not identified, was charged with misdemeanor driving while intoxicated.

Austin police say they have been using batons to restrain women who run red lights.