Hawaii County police will increase the number of DUI checkpoints and roving patrols this weekend in conjunction with Halloween. The effort is part of “Drive sober or get pulled over,” a statewide and national campaign.
Hawaii County police will increase the number of DUI checkpoints and roving patrols this weekend in conjunction with Halloween. The effort is part of “Drive sober or get pulled over,” a statewide and national campaign.
Drugs, alcohol, speeding and distracted driving are leading factors of traffic fatalities, according to Sgt. Robert Pauole, who leads of the HPD Traffic Services Section. Pauole encourages all motorists to be extra cautious in the next few days, when a large number of pedestrians will be out and about for Halloween festivities.
“Be especially careful in residential areas by slowing down and looking for children on roadways and shoulders,” Pauole said. “If you plan to drink, please don’t drive. Make arrangements to ride with a designated, sober and licensed driver before you start drinking. If you can’t find one, don’t take a chance — take a taxi.”
Police offer the following tips for pedestrian safety for Halloween evening:
• Make sure children are supervised as they cross the street.
• Have children get out of cars on the curb side, not on the traffic side.
• Drive below the posted speed limit during trick-or-treating hours.
• Watch for children on roadways and on medians.
• Slowly exit driveways and alleyways.