KAILUA-KONA — Police assigned to be in place for the TMT protester blockade and encampment on Maunakea Access Road continued the stepped-up traffic enforcement efforts on Daniel K. Inouye Highway which began on Aug. 15.
The continuing efforts of police during the new week-long period covering last Thursday, Oct. 24, to date have resulted in the issuance of an additional 454 traffic citations and seven suspects arrested for 20 offenses. The 454 citations were categorized as follows:
• speeding (194)
• seatbelt (29)
• cellular phone/electronic device (6)
• tint (8)
• no driver’s license (20)
• no insurance (31)
• unsafe vehicle (13)
• other moving violation (5)
• no license plate (9)
• regulatory (139).
The 20 arrested offenses were categorized as follows:
• contempt/failure to appear warrants (9)
• driving under the influence of intoxicants (1)
• open container of alcohol (1)
• promoting a dangerous drug (1)
• promoting a harmful drug (1)
• promoting a detrimental drug (1)
• drug paraphernalia (1)
• no insurance (2)
• no driver’s license (1)
• child restraint (1)
• unsworn falsification (1).
The combined total of the 11-week long Daniel K. Inouye Highway enhanced traffic enforcement efforts by Hawaii Police Department stands at 5,915 citations issued and 58 persons arrested for 104 offenses. The effort will continue for the duration of the ongoing protest situation to promote the safety of motorists and pedestrians alike.