HI SR129

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

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

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

Supports strengthening child passenger restraint laws by extending booster seat age requirements, and establishing stronger penalties for seat belt violations and universal helmet laws for motorcycle, moped, and bicycle riders.

Requests consideration of prohibiting passengers from riding in pickup truck cargo areas and establishing a marijuana education program to prevent drug-impaired driving.