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HI HB2952
Bill
Status
1/27/2010
Primary Sponsor
Mark Takai
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AI Summary
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Establishes a task force on mopeds within the Department of Transportation to explore treating mopeds more like motorcycles than bicycles in certain instances.
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Aims to increase traffic safety by addressing the growing number of moped users seeking affordable personal transportation.
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Addresses safety concerns that mopeds, despite being motorized and capable of substantial speeds, are often treated as bicycles and frequently modified to increase power and speed.
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Received support from the Department of Transportation Services of the City and County of Honolulu and concerned individuals.
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Committee on Transportation recommends passage and referral to the Committee on Finance.
Legislative Description
Mopeds
Last Action
(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting no (0) and M. Lee, Souki excused (2).
2/10/2010