HI HCR220

Establishes annual registration and safety inspection requirements for mopeds throughout Hawaii to address rising safety concerns from over 30,000 registered mopeds in the state.

Cites approximately 354 moped-related accidents in 2012 and an average of five fatalities per year since 2003 as justification for mandatory safety standards.

Requests the Director of Customer Services of Honolulu and Director of Transportation of Kauai establish annual registration and safety inspection requirements for all mopeds.

Requests the Director of Transportation establish criteria and procedures for annual moped safety inspections as required under Hawaii Revised Statutes section 291C-202.

Notes that mandatory safety inspections have only been implemented in Maui and Hawaii counties despite existing statutory authority for statewide implementation.