During the week of Nov. 1-7, Hawaii Island police arrested 27 motorists for DUI. Twelve of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. None were younger than 21.
During the week of Nov. 1-7, Hawaii Island police arrested 27 motorists for DUI. Twelve of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. None were younger than 21.
The numbers of arrests by district were: Kona, 14; South Hilo, six; Puna, five; and South Kohala, two.
So far this year, there have been 924 DUI arrests compared to 834 during the same period last year, an increase of 10.8%.
There have been 681 major accidents so far this year compared to 659 during the same period last year, an increase of 3.3%.
To date, there have been 22 official traffic fatalities, compared to 13 fatalities for the same time last year, an increase of 69.2%.
DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue islandwide, police said.
