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HI SB2556

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sharon Moriwaki

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits operating motor vehicles with engine brakes in areas where the speed limit is 35 mph or less, and between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. in counties with populations of 500,000 or more

  • Bans motor vehicles towing vehicles or trailers from using the far left lane on roadways with three or more lanes in the same direction, in counties with 500,000+ population

  • Exempts public transit vehicles, school buses, and authorized emergency vehicles from the left-lane restriction

  • Establishes a tiered penalty structure for left-lane violations, with escalating fines for repeat offenses and mandatory traffic safety courses for third or subsequent violations within three years

  • Takes effect upon approval and applies prospectively without affecting previously incurred penalties or pending proceedings

Legislative Description

Relating To Transportation.

Penalties

Last Action

The committee on TRS deferred the measure.

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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