Traffic checkpoints set up by the Cook Islands Police Service over the weekend have started to yield positive results, as the heightened police presence on the roads appears to be making an impact.

According to the Police, the weekend operation resulted in four arrests for drunk driving, with the most serious case involving a driver breathalysed at nearly five times the legal alcohol limit.

Additionally, two traffic crashes were reported, and nearly 10 drivers were fined for various offences.

Four individuals were also forbidden from driving, including one motorcyclist whose vehicle was fitted with coloured lights and a siren.

On Friday evening, a vehicle driven by a female driver heading into town with a passenger collided with a block wall in Tupapa Maraerenga. Neighbouring residents felt the impact.

According to police spokesperson Trevor Pitt, alcohol was not involved; it was a case of driver blackout.

The driver was taken to the hospital for treatment but no information on injuries was available, Pitt added.

The Police also reported an incident on Sunday afternoon involving a group of young boys allegedly driving dangerously near the airport while performing wheelies.

Police warned that “there will be consequences once Police catch up with such stunt driving”.

Other complaints received during the weekend included two incidents of public drinking, resulting in arrests, and two further arrests related to the breach of a court order.

The Police continue to enforce road safety measures and urge the public to adhere to traffic laws to ensure the safety of all road users.

• Additional reporting by Police Media