Fatafehi Tomasi’s appeal against his sentence was dismissed by the Appeal Court. He is currently serving 10 months in prison for driving a motor vehicle causing bodily harm to his passenger, while under the influence of alcohol, more than four times over the legal limit.
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Results for driving under the influence of alcohol
Wednesday 26 November 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Friday 9 May 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Siupeli Koula Laula (22) received a fully suspended 19-month prison sentence for causing bodily injury while driving under the influence of alcohol. Laula crashed into another vehicle, injuring the driver, Vili Haumatakali, who sustained a broken bone in his thigh. Justice Tupou handed down the sentence on 7 May in the Supreme Court, Nuku’alofa, following Laula's guilty plea in March.
Friday 9 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga Police have released shocking drink driving figures, which show that 10% of the 504 drivers stopped by Police over the weekend were tested to have been under the influence of alcohol.


