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HI SB2427
Bill
Status
1/22/2010
Primary Sponsor
Clarence Nishihara
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AI Summary
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Prohibits trucks, truck-tractors, semitrailers, and pole trailers with a gross vehicle weight rating exceeding 10,000 pounds from driving in the far left lane of roadways with three or more lanes of traffic in the same direction.
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Creates exceptions to the far left lane restriction when traffic control devices direct use of other lanes or when the right half of a roadway is closed due to construction or repair.
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Defines "truck," "truck-tractor," "semitrailer," and "pole trailer" by reference to section 286-2 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes.
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Takes effect upon approval with no retroactive application to rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before the effective date.
Legislative Description
Statewide Traffic Code; Driving on Right Side of Roadway; Large Trucks
Last Action
(S) The committee on TIA deferred the measure.
2/8/2010