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HI HB1308
Bill
Status
3/7/2013
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Yamane
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AI Summary
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Adds state law enforcement vehicles, state civil defense vehicles, and county emergency management vehicles to the definition of "emergency vehicle" under Hawaii's move-over law (HRS 291C-27).
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Expands the move-over law to apply to additional types of emergency responder vehicles beyond the previously listed police, fire, ocean safety, emergency medical services, freeway service patrol, and tow truck vehicles.
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Adds manslaughter (HRS 707-702) as a possible criminal charge when a driver fails to move over and causes a death, in addition to existing negligent homicide and negligent injury charges.
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Maintains that violations of the move-over law without resulting death or injury constitute a violation and are not subject to financial responsibility requirements.
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Takes effect upon approval.
Legislative Description
Emergency Vehicle; Move Over; Civil Defense; Emergency Management
Last Action
Carried over to 2014 Regular Session.
12/18/2013