Hawaii Island police will conduct island-wide DUI checkpoints throughout the holiday season. The effort is part of a national and statewide campaign called “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.” The campaign starts today and runs through Jan. 1, New Year’s
Hawaii Island police will conduct island-wide DUI checkpoints throughout the holiday season. The effort is part of a national and statewide campaign called “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.” The campaign starts today and runs through Jan. 1, New Year’s Day.
These are the likely penalties for an arrest and conviction of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant:
• Minimum bail for release from jail—$500
• Installation of interlock system—$200 plus $92.56 per month
• Suspended driver’s license
• Possible cancellation of insurance policy or a premium increase of up to $100 per month
• Alcohol assessment classes
• Community service
• Court fines
• Possible jail time
The Hawaii Police Department wishes everyone a happy and safe holiday season.
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