Hawaii Department of Transportation reminds drivers there are “No Excuses” and to plan ahead during Labor Day weekend

HONOLULU – As a part of this 12 months’s “No Excuses” Marketing campaign, the Hawaii Division of Transportation (HDOT) is partnering with the 4 county police departments to remind drivers that there are not any excuses for driving whereas impaired or dashing. Extra importantly, drivers ought to make plans to have a protected various to consuming and driving.

In keeping with preliminary state information for 2021, out of 94 deadly crashes in Hawaii, 47.9 p.c had been associated to dashing, and 61.7 p.c of the drivers concerned in deadly crashes examined optimistic for having alcohol and/or medication of their methods.

Up to now in 2022, out of 76 deadly crashes within the state, 38.2 p.c had been associated to dashing. Impaired driving-related statistics are presently unavailable as a result of toxicology outcomes are nonetheless pending.

“After a crash there’s no excuse for dashing or driving drunk,” HDOT Deputy Director for Highways Ed Sniffen stated. “Even should you’ve made it house safely after making unhealthy selections up to now, it simply takes one time for tragedy to strike.”

Along with teaming up with its site visitors security companions on the next “No Excuses” marketing campaign initiatives:

• Public service bulletins are airing on tv and radio to remind drivers to decelerate and benefit from the experience, and that there isn’t a excuse for dashing or driving whereas impaired.
• Visitors security training outreach through social media platforms to bolster the no excuse for dashing and driving whereas impaired messaging.
• Strict enforcement of Hawaii’s dashing and impaired driving legal guidelines all through the weekend and vacation.

HDOT urges roadway customers to make use of the next protected journey ideas:

• Decelerate and obey the pace limits
• At all times buckle up – each journey, day or night time, 12 months spherical
• Plan a protected approach house earlier than you begin consuming intoxicants.
• Keep in mind it’s by no means okay to drink and drive. Even one alcoholic beverage can gradual response occasions and impair judgement.
• If you understand somebody who’s about to drive whereas impaired, be a real pal and take their keys away. Assist them make different preparations to get them to their vacation spot safely.

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