The Hawaiʻi County Police Department (HPD) continues to conduct high visibility traffic enforcement operations along the Daniel K. Inouye Highway (DKI) corridor as part of ongoing efforts to improve roadway safety and reduce dangerous driving behaviors.
Between July 31 and August 2, 2026, officers assigned to these enforcement efforts issued 283 citations, including:
- 174 speeding
- 17 moving
- 12 seatbelt
- 1 child restraint
- 8 unsafe overtaking
- 35 motor vehicle registration
- 1 OVUII arrest made
Officers will continue targeting hazardous violations, including speeding, impaired, distracted and reckless driving, seatbelt violations, and other unsafe behaviors known to contribute to serious traffic crashes, injuries, and fatalities.
HPD encourages the public to report dangerous driving behaviors by calling 911 during emergencies or contacting the department’s non-emergency line (808) 935-3311 for non-urgent situations.
Community members may also anonymously request that a violation letter be sent to a vehicle’s registered owner by emailing leanne.matsuo@hawaiipolice.gov.