Loading chat...

HI HB2566

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2020

Primary Sponsor

Lynn Decoite

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 291C-41 to add a new requirement for vehicles on two-lane roadways providing two-way traffic movement.

  • Requires vehicles proceeding at less than the speed limit, where passing is not possible or permitted, to move off the roadway at the nearest safe location if five or more vehicles have formed a line immediately behind them.

  • Allows trailing vehicles to safely overtake the slower-moving vehicle by pulling off the roadway.

  • Takes effect on July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Relating To Traffic Safety.

Traffic

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2).

2/7/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/7/2020
Transportation1/27/2020

Full Bill Text

No bill text available