Hawaii Island police will increase enforcement of drunk driving as part of a national campaign called “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” which starts Aug. 21 and runs through Sept. 7. During the campaign, police will conduct 20 to 30 sobriety checkpoints islandwide.
Hawaii Island police will increase enforcement of drunk driving as part of a national campaign called “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” which starts Aug. 21 and runs through Sept. 7. During the campaign, police will conduct 20 to 30 sobriety checkpoints islandwide.
Impaired driving while intoxicated on alcohol continues to be a concern in Hawaii County, according to police. In addition, police have noticed an increase in driving while impaired on illegal drugs, prescription medication or both. Police remind motorists not to operate a motor vehicle if a medication’s prescription or a physician advises against doing so.