The frequency of drunk driving in Hawaii
The large penalties for drunk driving
Final word
The frequency of drunk driving in Hawaii
In a perfect world, no one would drive while drunk, while under the influence of alcohol or while impaired anywhere at any time. Unfortunately, that is just not the case. The same goes for Hawaii. In Hawaii, drunk driving occurred slightly less in 2019 than it did in 2018. Overall, in 2018, Hawaii was in the lower half of the country when it came to drunk driving arrests per capita as well as fatalities from drunk driving accidents.
Regardless of that, you should obviously never even consider driving under the influence in Hawaii or anywhere else, for your own sake and for the sake of other drivers out on the road. You should also always be driving alertly and defensively because of the possibility of other drunk drivers out on the road.
In order to avoid any accidents with potential drunk drivers, there are a few easy things that you can do. This includes making sure you always have your seatbelt on, keeping a good distance from drivers in front of you, being extra cautious at intersections and avoid driving late at night especially on holidays or on the eve of holidays. If you do see someone you think is driving drunk or under the influence, pull over and call 911 immediately.
The large penalties for drunk driving
The penalties for driving drunk or under the influence are severe in Hawaii as they are anywhere else in the United States. For a first offense DUI with a blood alcohol level over .08% a driver in Hawaii will lose their license for a year, have to enter a short rehab program, complete over seventy hours of community service and/or several days in jail and/or a one thousand dollar fine.
For a second DUI conviction a driver in Hawaii will lose their license for two to three years, get fined up to $3,000 and they will get over two hundred hours of community service or thirty days in jail. For third and subsequent DUI arrests, the driver will get five years in jail or five years’ probation. They will also get fined up to $5,000, lose their license for five years and will need to enter a longer-term substance abuse program.
Final word
Drunk driving is exceptionally careless and selfish. It puts your life and the lives of everyone else out on the road at risk. If you are caught, you will face extreme consequences. You will lose your license for over a year, possibly go to jail, and get fined thousands of dollars. Plus, your legal fees will run several thousand dollars. Many estimate getting a DUI in 2021 and beyond will easily cost you over $15,000 in the end. Just do not do it.
