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5 Big Isle police personnel honored for their fight against impaired driving
Those honored were Traffic Services Manager Torey Keltner and officers Jason Miyashiro, Lawrence Kobayashi, John Harvey and Adam Roberg.
MADD Hawai‘i kicks off ‘Tie One On for Safety’ campaign Nov. 16
Red ribbons displayed on vehicles to remind motorists to drive safely this holiday season.
MADD Hawai‘i warns that Halloween is one of the scariest days on the road
“Someone is killed or injured by impaired driving every 79 seconds, every day of the year. Unfortunately, that number rises on Halloween, making it one of the scariest days on the road,” said Alice Liu, Program Director at MADD Hawai‘i. “We want everyone in Hawai‘i to realize that we’re all at greater risk of impaired drivers this Halloween. We urge you to plan ahead, exercise additional caution on the roads, and wear their seatbelts, which is one of the best ways for people to protect themselves from an impaired driver.”
New, More Stringent Hawai‘i DUI Law Already Making Impact
Since the bill took effect in July, at least four repeat DUI offenders have been arrested and face long prison sentences and other penalties under the new legislation.
State Can Ratchet Up Penalties for DUI Under New Law
Rep. Chris Lee says at least four individuals charged with habitual drunk driving are now subject to increased penalties and lengthier jail time since the new law went into effect July 1, 2019.
Lawmakers Focus on Toughening DUI Laws
Hawai‘i lawmakers were shocked by the tragic traffic incident in Kakaʻako this week that took the lives of three innocent victims and injured several more.
‘Tie One On For Safety’ Campaign Kicks Off in Hawai‘i
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Hawaiʻi urges adults to plan ahead and designate a non-drinking driver.
