HPD officers assigned to the Traffic Division’s Night Enforcement Unit (NEU) were recently commended for their crucial role in addressing complaints of racing and speeding on the roadways and highways in the District 3 area.

From late November 2024 to January 2025, the NEU supported District 3 patrol officers and conducted weekly operations that resulted in three arrests for racing, 29 for reckless driving, 49 for impaired driving, and 57 for excessive speeding along the H-1 Freeway between Kunia and Pearl City. Additionally, NEU officers issued more than 100 citations for various moving and equipment violations.

These operations were part of Major J. Slayter of the HPD’s Traffic Division ongoing efforts to combat impaired driving during the 2024 holiday season. The initiative goes beyond enforcement and includes public communication through messaging and graphics, such as the Thanksgiving post on HPD’s social media that read, “Eat A Turkey, Don’t Be A Turkey… Drive Sober!” as well as informational videos that remind the public to follow all traffic laws and encourage responsible walking, riding, and driving.

Mahalo to the public for voicing your concerns, and a special mahalo to the dedicated HPD officers for your teamwork in addressing these issues.