During the week of Sept. 3-9, Hawaii Island police arrested 22 motorists for DUI. Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Two of the drivers were under the age of 21.
During the week of Sept. 3-9, Hawaii Island police arrested 22 motorists for DUI. Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Two of the drivers were under the age of 21.
The numbers of arrests by district were: Kona, eight; South Hilo, seven; Puna, five; Hamakua and North Kohala, one each.
So far this year, there have been 783 DUI arrests compared to 791 during the same period last year, a decrease of 1 percent.
There have been 849 major accidents so far this year compared to 924 during the same period last year, a decrease of 8.1 percent.
To date, there have been 21 official traffic fatalities, compared to 26 fatalities for the same time last year. This represents a decrease of 19.2 percent for fatalities.
DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue islandwide, police say.
