HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR052318KPDurgesmotoriststodrivesafelyBERNARD P. CARVALHO JR.
Mayor
COUNTY OF KAUA`I
KAUA`I POLICE DEPARTMENT
News Release
For Immediate Release: May 23, 2018
WALLACE G. REZENTES JR.
Managing Director
DARRYL PERRY, CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-1600
Fax (808) 241-1604
KPD urges motorists to drive safely
As the community prepares for graduation season and summer break, the Kauai Police
Department is encouraging motorists to drive safely, and urging parents and the community to
help prevent underage drinking.
"The Kauai Police Department is proud of all our graduates, and while this is a time for
celebration we should always remember that safety comes first," said Deputy Chief Michael
Contrades. "Parents, please speak to your children about the dangers of drinking and driving.
One conversation could save their life and the lives of others."
In an effort to prevent unsafe driving before it occurs, Kauai police will be increasing
enforcement efforts across the island. Police will be checking for those driving under the
influence of intoxicants, driving while distracted on a cell phone, not using proper seat belt
restraints, and other traffic violations.
"Responsible driving is important every day, but we hope the added awareness during
this time of the year will help to keep our community safe and most importantly, save lives," said
Deputy Chief Contrades.
In 2017, there were 12 collisions that resulted in serious, life -threatening injuries.
Additionally, four traffic crashes resulted in fatalities. According to KPD, three out of the four
crashes last year involved drugs and/or alcohol.
Currently, there has been one traffic -related fatality on Kauai in 2018.