H.B. 1938 Summary

• Amends Section 291C-95, Hawaii Revised Statutes to increase penalties for passing or overtaking a school bus on a state highway while the bus is stopped with visual signals activated.

• Increases the fine from $500 to $1,000 (or community service, or both) for violations of subsection (a) on state highways, while maintaining the $500 fine for violations on other roads.

• General violations of school bus passing rules remain subject to a fine of not more than $500 or community service, or both.

• Does not affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that began before the effective date.

• Takes effect upon approval.