Hawaii County police will increase DUI checkpoints and roving patrols this Halloween weekend. The effort is part of the national and statewide “Drive sober or get pulled over” campaign.
Hawaii County police will increase DUI checkpoints and roving patrols this Halloween weekend. The effort is part of the national and statewide “Drive sober or get pulled over” campaign.
Drugs, alcohol, speeding and distracted driving are leading factors in traffic fatalities, according to Sgt. Robert Pauole, head of the Hawaii Police Department’s Traffic Services Section. He urged all motorists to be cautious during the next few days, especially when a large number of pedestrians may be out for Halloween festivities.
“Be especially careful in residential areas by slowing down and looking for children on roadways and shoulders,” he said. “If you plan to drink, please don’t drive. Make arrangements to ride with a designated, sober and licensed driver before you start drinking. If you can’t find one, don’t take a chance — take a taxi.”
Police offer the following tips for pedestrian safety for the Halloween evening:
– Make sure children are supervised as they cross the street.
– Have children get out of cars on the curb side, not on the traffic side.
– Drive below the posted speed limit during trick or treating hours.
– Watch for children on roadways and on medians.
– Exit driveways and alleyways slowly.