The Maui News

KAHULUI–The Maui Police Department concluded its Graduation and Memorial Day Weekend Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign by conducting eight separate impaired driving checkpoints, screening 1,768 vehicles, resulting in 13 arrests for impaired driving, nine other arrests for various offenses, 23 issued citations, and towing six vehicles. The campaign aimed to address impaired driving during the 2024 Graduation/Memorial Day weekend, according to the Maui Police Department (MPD).

“Our primary goal is the safety of our community. This campaign underscores our commitment to eliminating impaired driving and its tragic consequences,” said MPD Lt. Kenneth Kihata, commander of the Traffic Division. “We thank our community for designating sober drivers, utilizing rideshare services, reporting suspected impaired drivers, and their cooperation and vigilance. Together, we can continue to make our roadways safer for everyone.”

The MPD added that the Lahaina District conducted one impaired driving checkpoint and screened 28 vehicles, resulting in one arrest.

On Lanai, the district conducted two impaired driving checkpoints and one roving patrol, screened 109 vehicles, and issued four citations.

On Molokai, the district conducted two impaired driving checkpoints, screened 102 vehicles, and issued ten citations.

The Maui Police Department is asking for the public’s continual assistance in helping to keep our roadways safe for everyone by following these simple tips:

Plan a safe way home before you start celebrating.

Before drinking, designate a sober driver.

If you have been drinking, utilize a car service, take a taxi, or call a sober friend or family member.

If you see an impaired driver on the road, call the Maui Police Department to report it. You could save a life.

If you know someone about to drive while impaired, be a true friend and take their keys. Help them make other arrangements to get to where they are going safely.