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Bill seeking to crack down on drunk driving advances; SB2384 proposes lowering the legal BAC to 0.05%

More than 65 people and organizations testified Tuesday in support of a bill that seeks to crack down on drunk driving in Hawaiʻi. Senate Bill 2384, which proposes to lower the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for driving from 0.08% to 0.05%, was passed by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Hawaiʻi bill to lower legal blood-alcohol concentration limit for driving moves to final vote in House

Earlier this month, the House Committee on Transportation passed HB 1935, with amendments to lower the legal blood alcohol concentration for driving from 0.08% to 0.05%.

Maui Community Holds Impaired Driving Enforcement Rally

Members of Maui’s community who’ve lost loved ones to impaired driving gathered alongside the Maui Police Department in Kahului yesterday to spread awareness and prevent further deaths caused by impaired driving.

Coalition Seeks Repeal of Maui’s New 24-Hour Alcohol Sales Law

Organizers of the sign waving demonstration say they want the Liquor Commission to reverse its decision and want the law repealed.