Hawaii SB2392 upgrades penalties for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant, particularly for highly intoxicated drivers.

Hawaii SB2392 amends the state's traffic safety laws by upgrading the offense of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant to a class C felony for highly intoxicated drivers. The bill specifies mandatory sentencing for first-time offenders, including fines, imprisonment, and community service. For repeat offenders within ten years, the penalties are more severe, including longer imprisonment and mandatory substance abuse programs.

Hawaii SB2392 upgrades penalties for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant, particularly for highly intoxicated drivers.

Hawaii SB2392 amends the state's traffic safety laws by upgrading the offense of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant to a class C felony for highly intoxicated drivers. The bill specifies mandatory sentencing for first-time offenders, including fines, imprisonment, and community service. For repeat offenders within ten years, the penalties are more severe, including longer imprisonment and mandatory substance abuse programs.