During the week of July 17-23, Hawaii Island police arrested 12 motorists for DUI.
During the week of July 17-23, Hawaii Island police arrested 12 motorists for DUI.
Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic collision. One was younger than 21.
The numbers of arrests by district were: Kona and Puna, four each; Hilo, three.
So far this year, there have been 548 DUI arrests compared to 580 during the same period last year, a decrease of 5.5%.
There have been 467 major collisions so far this year compared to 451 during the same period last year, an increase of 3.5%.
To date, there have been 10 official traffic fatalities, compared to 23 fatalities for the same time last year, a decrease of 56.5%.
DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue islandwide, police said.
