Hawaii is running a statewide crackdown on drunk and drugged driving after a record year for road deaths, which is bad news for impaired drivers and good news for everyone else on the road.

• Police across Hawaii are running extra patrols, saturation sweeps, and DUI checkpoints through early September under a zero-tolerance push.
• Impaired driving remains one of the top causes of deadly crashes in the state, and last year set a record for fatalities.
• Maui is the worst spot, with impaired driving behind a share of deadly crashes more than double the national rate.
• More drivers are testing positive for several substances at once, not just alcohol, as daily marijuana use now outpaces daily drinking nationally.
• Officials warn that marijuana and some prescription drugs are not a safer alternative behind the wheel — anything that slows your reactions counts as driving under the influence.

Outlook: Expect heavier police presence and more checkpoints on Hawaii roads through the end of the enforcement period, with the state pushing schools and community groups to reach young drivers.