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HI SR69

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/11/2021

Primary Sponsor

Chris Lee

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Director of Transportation is requested to adopt rules requiring vehicle inspections to assess noise levels emitted by vehicle exhaust systems
  • Maximum allowed noise level standard is requested to be set at 94 decibels for all motor vehicles
  • Current state law prohibits sale and installation of mufflers that increase vehicle noise above factory levels, but is difficult to enforce due to factory comparison requirements
  • Formal noise assessment through vehicle inspections would facilitate easier enforcement of noise restrictions
  • Certified copy of resolution to be transmitted to the Director of Transportation

Legislative Description

Requesting The Director Of Transportation To Adopt Rules Pursuant To Chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, To Require Vehicle Inspections To Assess The Level Of Noise Emitted By The Vehicle's Exhaust.

Director of Transportation

Last Action

The committee on TRS deferred the measure.

3/25/2021

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/16/2021

Full Bill Text

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