HI HR101

Hawaii law requires children under 4 years old to be restrained in child passenger restraint systems and children 4-7 years old to use safety seats or booster seats, with violations resulting in court appearance, mandatory four-hour safety course, and fines of $100-$500.

Current inspection stations for child safety seats are limited, with only 3 locations on Hawaii island (Hilo, Kailua-Kona, Kamuela), 3 on Maui (Wailuku, Hana, Lahaina), and 1 on Kauai (Lihue), requiring parents to travel long distances for inspections.

Department of Transportation is requested to study ways to encourage all police and fire stations statewide to have certified child passenger safety technicians available to conduct seat inspections.

Department must submit a report with findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the legislature no later than twenty days before the convening of the 2019 Regular Session.

A certified copy of the resolution shall be transmitted to the Director of Transportation.