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HI HB1013

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2013

Primary Sponsor

Henry Aquino

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 291C-27(b) to expand the definition of "emergency vehicle" under the statewide traffic code's "move over" law.

  • Adds "public safety law enforcement vehicles" to the existing list of emergency vehicles that includes police, fire department, ocean safety, emergency medical services, freeway service patrol, and tow truck vehicles.

  • Requires motorists to move over when passing a stationary emergency vehicle on a highway, now including sheriff's vehicles under the public safety law enforcement category.

  • Becomes effective upon approval.

Legislative Description

Emergency Vehicle; Move Over; Sheriffs

Last Action

Carried over to 2014 Regular Session.

12/18/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Safety1/28/2013

Full Bill Text

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