Hawai’i Police Department
Traffic Services Section
Torey D. Keltner, Program Manager
Phone: (808) 961-2305
Media Release
The end of May is always a great time to reflect back and honor the soldiers who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms as American’s. The first celebration of Memorial Day was observed on May 30, 1868 and has become a true American tradition.
As we come together this holiday weekend the Hawai’i Police Department asks for your help in keeping the focus of Memorial Day on honoring the military men and women who have given so much for so many in our communities.
If you have family and friends gathering together please celebrate Memorial Day safely. If anyone consumes any substance that could impair their ability to drive, please do your part to keep them safe from harming themselves or someone else. Have a plan, if you drink alcohol don’t drive. If you can stay where you are, then stay. If you have to leave, have a completely sober driver get you home.
There are “No Excuses” anymore for driving impaired. Call a friend, call your family, call a taxi or ride share. Please just don’t drink and drive. Memorial Day is about honoring those who protected our freedoms. The Hawai’i Police Department is dedicated to protecting the community and this weekend we will be focusing on preventing citizens from being injured or killed by impaired drivers. Officers will be on the lookout and will strictly enforce the law.
Have a safe Memorial Day weekend.
