Drivers Urged to Stay Safe on the Road This Memorial Day Weekend
This Memorial Day weekend, as we honor our fallen heroes, let’s also protect our community by making responsible choices on the road.
In 2024, Hawai‘i County experienced a tragic surge in traffic fatalities, with 29 lives lost—nearly double the 15 fatalities in 2023. Impaired driving was a significant factor, contributing to many of these deaths.
The Hawai‘i Police Department arrested 964 individuals for driving under the influence in 2024, a slight increase from the previous year. Additionally, 277 impaired drivers were involved in traffic collisions, and 71 were under the age of 21 . This Memorial Day, commit to driving sober. If you’re impaired, don’t drive. Designate a sober driver, use a ride-sharing service, or stay where you are.
The Hawai‘i Police Department will be conducting DUI checkpoints and patrols island-wide to ensure everyone’s safety.
Let’s honor our heroes by keeping our roads safe. Drive sober. Drive with aloha.
- Department:
- Hawaiʻi Police Department
- Division:
- Traffic Services Division
- Officer:
- Program Manager Torey Keltner
- Phone:
- (808) 961-2303
