During the week of July 27-Aug. 2, Hawaii Island police arrested 14 motorists for DUI. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One of the drivers was younger than 21.
During the week of July 27-Aug. 2, Hawaii Island police arrested 14 motorists for DUI. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One of the drivers was younger than 21.
The numbers of arrests by district were: Kona, eight; South Hilo, four; and Puna, two.
So far this year, there have been 518 DUI arrests compared to 652 during the same period last year, a decrease of 20.6%.
There have been 458 major accidents so far this year compared to 565 during the same period last year, a decrease of 18.9%.
To date, there have been 13 official traffic fatalities, the same number as for this time period last year.
DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue islandwide, police said.
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