Updated at 4:30 p.m., Saturday, September 1, 2007
State's free-soft-drinks D2 campaign continues this weekend
Advertiser Staff
HONOLULU The state Department of Transportation continues its "D2" summer program this Labor Day holiday weekend in which nearly 75 nightclubs, bars and restaurants statewide provide complimentary soft drinks to customers who choose to be designated drivers.The DOT's Designated Driver or "D2" Campaign is a promotional partnership between the state, local radio stations and nighttime establishments frequented by young adults in an effort to promote the "Don't Drink and Drive" message. This annual summer campaign runs from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend.
In 2006, there were 161 traffic fatalities in Hawaii; 76 of them were alcohol-related and 77 involved speeding.
Participating radio stations:
Cox Radio – KCCN FM100, Krater96, Power 104.3
Clear Channel – KSSK AM/FM, Star 101.9, Hot 93.9
Visionary Related Entertainment – 102.7 "Da Bomb," KQMQ 93.1 "The Zone"
KKEA – ESPN Radio 1420AM
KONG Radio (Kauai) – KONG FM 93.5, SHAKA 103, The Surf 95.9, KUAI AM 720
New West Broadcasting (Big Island) – KWXX, B97, KAOY, KPUA
Pacific Radio Group (Big Island) – KAPA, KBIG, "DaBEAT," ESPN
KAOI Radio Group (Maui) – Maui Country 94.3, Q103
Pacific Radio Group (Maui) – KJMD 98.3FM
Participating businesses:
On Oahu:
Aku Bone Lounge
Bar 35
Big City Diner (all four Oahu locations)
The Cellar
Club Tsunami
Dave & Buster's
Dixie Grill
E & O Trading Company
Eastside Grill
Fashion 45 Nite Club
Hard Rock Cafe Waikiki
Hooters
Hukilau Honolulu
Indigo Eurasian Cuisine: Green Room
Irish Rose Saloon
Kahuna's Sports Bar and Grill
Kelley O'Neil's
Kemo'o Farms Pub & Lakeside Lanai
Lulu's Waikiki Surf Club
Magoo's Pizza
Moose McGillycuddy's Pub & Cafe
The O Lounge
O'Toole's Irish Pub
Ocean Club
Panama Hattie's
Pearl
PF Chang's China Bistro
Pipeline Cafe
Red Lion University
Red Lion Waikiki
Ricter's Sports Saloon
Scruples
The Shack (Hawaii Kai, Kailua & Mililani)
W Hotel
Zanzabar Night Club
On Maui:
Bada Bing
Casanova Italian Resaurant and Deli
Charley's Woofer Saloon
Compadre's Bar & Grill
Fred's
Hard Rock Café Lahaina
Koho Grill & Bar
Lahaina Coolers Restaurant and Bar
Life's A Beach
LuLu's Nightclub
Mulligan's On The Blue
Moose McGillycuddy's (Kihei and Lahaina)
Paradice Bluz
Polli's Mexican Restaurant
Sports Page Grill & Bar
Stop Watch Sports Bar and Grill
On Kaui:
The Hanalei Gourmet
The Point – Sheraton Kauai Resort
Rob's Good Times Grill
Tradewinds - A South Seas Bar
On the Big Island's east side:
Cronie's Bar & Grill
Detour Drinking Station
Firehouse Sports Bar
Paradise Bar & Grill
Shooters Bar & Grill
Uncle Mikey's Video Dance Club
On the Big Island's west side:
Hard Rock Cafe Kona
Hooters
Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill
Lulu's Nightclub
Ocean's Sports Bar & Grill
Senor Billy's Cantina
Sushi Shiono