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HI HR39
Resolution
Status
2/22/2012
Primary Sponsor
Cynthia Thielen
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AI Summary
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Requests the Honolulu City Council to amend Chapter 15 of the Revised Ordinances of Honolulu to increase penalties for drivers creating excessive noise within 100 feet of a hospital.
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Addresses the proliferation of vehicles and mopeds equipped with aftermarket mufflers violating noise statutes (HRS sections 291-22 to 291-24.5 and ROH section 15-19.28).
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Cites research showing that quiet hospital environments reduce patient recovery time and that loud neonatal wards delay development in premature babies.
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Notes that excessive vehicle and moped noise creates pollution and disturbs hospital patients, staff, and surrounding residential neighborhoods.
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Directs transmission of certified copies to the Mayor and Chairperson of the Honolulu City Council.
Legislative Description
Requesting the Honolulu City Council to amend the traffic code to enhanced penalties for drives who create excessive moped or vehicle within 100 feet of a hospital.
Last Action
(H) Referred to TRN, HLT, referral sheet 38
3/1/2012