H.C.R. No. 175 Summary

• Requests the Director of Transportation to form a working group to address licensing and regulation of mopeds, citing concerns about modified engines exceeding 50cc displacement limits on bicycle-licensed vehicles.

• Identifies problems with current bicycle license system: modified mopeds operate without required insurance, exceed noise and emissions standards, pose public safety risks, and violate licensing terms without inspection or enforcement.

• Requires working group membership to include representatives from the Department of Transportation, Honolulu Police Department, City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services, urban-Oahu Neighborhood Boards, and other individuals deemed appropriate by the Director.

• Mandates the Director submit a report with working group findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2016 Regular Session convenes.