Informing the Legislature that on June 6, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1259 HD1 SD1 CD1 (ACT 196).

This bill amends Hawaii's speed limit law to require the Department of Transportation and counties to consider specific safety factors when setting maximum speed limits. It mandates an engineering study analyzing current vehicle speeds for most roads (with exceptions for school zones within one mile or speed reductions of 10 mph or less), and requires consideration of National Association of City Transportation Officials guidance for roads adjacent to schools or residential/commercial areas. The law standardizes the speed limit-setting process by prioritizing traffic data and established safety practices over arbitrary adjustments. These changes directly affect how local transportation authorities determine speed limits across Hawaii.