HI HCR165

Urges statewide support for traffic safety legislation to reduce motor vehicle fatalities and injuries, noting Hawaii recorded 517 motor vehicle fatalities from 2013-2017.

Calls for establishing a state drug testing lab using general funds to test blood samples from motor vehicle crash victims for alcohol and drugs, eliminating delays and costs from out-of-state testing.

Recommends allowing county police departments to retain a portion of citation fines for increased enforcement efforts, equipment purchases, and training.

Supports strengthening Hawaii's Child Passenger Restraint Law by extending booster seat age requirements, citing 71% reduction in infant death risk and 54% reduction for toddlers when seats are properly used.

Proposes stronger penalties for Universal Seat Belt Law violations and establishing a marijuana education program to prevent drug-impaired driving fatalities.