Police arrest 12 for DUI

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During the week of Nov. 6-12, Hawaii Island police arrested 12 motorists for DUI. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic collision. One was younger than 21.

The numbers of arrests by district were: Puna, six; Kona, four; Hilo and Hamakua, one each.

So far this year, there have been 825 DUI arrests compared to 860 during the same period last year, a decrease of 4.1%.

There have been 732 major collisions so far this year, compared to 719 during the same period last year, an increase of 1.8%.

To date, there have been 16 official traffic fatalities compared to 32 fatalities for the same time last year, a decrease of 50%.

DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue islandwide, police said.