Drive sober or get pulled over

Local police are stepping up enforcement of impaired driving laws as part of a national campaign called “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.”

The campaign runs through Sept. 7, Labor Day. During the campaign, police will conduct 20 to 30 sobriety checkpoints islandwide.

Impaired driving while intoxicated on alcohol continues to be a concern in Hawaii County. In addition, police have noticed an increase in driving while impaired on illegal drugs, prescription medication or both. Drivers are reminded to not operate a motor vehicle if your prescription or physician advises against doing so.