HONOLULU (KHON2) — Law enforcement officers were in full force over Memorial Day weekend to crack down on drunk driving.
Honolulu police said they made 33 arrests from Friday up until Monday for “operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant.”
The majority of arrests were made for excessive speeding and reckless driving.
On the island of Maui, the Graduation and Memorial Day weekend brought 13 arrests for impaired driving after screening over 1,700 vehicles through their eight checkpoints.
MPD also arrested “nine others for various offenses, issued 23 citations, and towed six vehicles.”
Our primary goal is the safety of our community. This campaign underscores our commitment to eliminating impaired driving and its tragic consequences. We thank our community for designating sober drivers, utilizing rideshare services, reporting suspected impaired drivers, and their cooperation and vigilance. Together, we can continue to make our roadways safer for everyone.
Lt. Kenneth Kihata, commander of the Maui Police Department Traffic Division
Police ask the public to help keep the roadways safe by doing the following:
Plan your way home in advance
Designate a sober driver or utilize a car service or taxi if you have been drinking
Call MPD to report an impaired driver
If you know someone who is about to drive impaired, take their keys and help them get home safely.