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HI HB2071

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2012

Primary Sponsor

John Mizuno

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires drivers passing a stationary vehicle that appears disabled to either vacate the lane closest to the vehicle (on highways with 2+ lanes) or slow to a safe speed, if it is safe to do so.

  • Makes it a petty misdemeanor to fail to move over to a vacant lane or slow down when passing a disabled stationary vehicle.

  • Prompted by two recent deaths of Honolulu Police officers struck by motor vehicles while assisting motorists on roadways.

  • Supported by the Honolulu Police Department; opposed by the Department of Transportation.

  • Committees recommend passage and referral to the Committee on Judiciary.

Legislative Description

Stationary Vehicle; Passing; Vacate Lane; Reduce Speed; Render Aid

Last Action

(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).

2/14/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/14/2012
Transportation1/20/2012

Full Bill Text

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