Community police officers and members of the Hawaiian Beaches Action Team prepare to educate the public about the hazards of unsafe driving. Left to right: Officer Shawn Tingle, Gilbert Aguinaldo, Scott Kranson, Brian Keough, Fred Blas and Officer Sandor Finkey

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The Hawaii Police Department is teaming up with the Hawaiian Beaches Action Team to conduct sign-waving awareness projects about the dangers of speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

The sign wavers will be positioned next to a crashed car at various locations throughout the Puna District during the weeks leading up to the holiday season. They hope the smashed vehicle will have a sobering effect on motorists about the risks of unsafe driving.

Many people don’t realize that it takes only two-to-three drinks to exceed Hawaii’s legal alcohol limit of 0.08 percent.

Anyone interested in participating in the sign waving project may call Community Police Officer Sandor Finkey at 966-5835.