Transportation (Traffic Safety)

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 1208: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Allows authorized employees of the Department of Transportation and Department of Law Enforcement to inspect and provide a certificate of certain evidence of speed limit violations obtained by automated speed enforcement systems. Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation to establish and implement the automated speed enforcement systems program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds to DOT for automated speed enforcement program, directly funding a state initiative under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds automated speed enforcement systems to improve road safety, directly advancing transportation safety infrastructure through appropriation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 2154: RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.

HB 2154 establishes a framework for using intelligent speed assistance (ISA) technology, which alerts drivers when exceeding speed limits, specifically targeting habitual speeders. It directly affects drivers with repeated speeding violations by requiring their vehicles to integrate this technology. The bill mandates that the state agency implement this framework and submit a detailed report to the Legislature on its effectiveness and costs. This is a policy change focused on traffic safety technology adoption, not on new penalties or enforcement procedures.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationImplements ISA tech for habitual speeders to enhance traffic safety, directly advancing transportation safety standards per bill's framework and mandates.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

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signed · Hawaii · House Jun 5, 2026

HB 1692: RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.

Part I: Requires drivers approaching stationary vehicles displaying warning signals to slow down to a reasonable and prudent speed and make a lane change if possible and safe to do so or come to a complete stop if necessary. Part II: Provides certain exemptions from passenger restrictions related to the operation of a pickup truck with a passenger seated in the bed or load-carrying area of the vehicle. Increases the minimum age to ride in the bed or load-carrying area of a pickup truck while in operation from twelve years of age to sixteen years of age. (CD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates drivers to slow and change lanes for stationary vehicles, directly enhancing road safety and preventing secondary collisions per traffic safety focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 334: RELATING TO TRAFFIC CITATIONS.

HB 334 makes intentionally destroying or damaging traffic cameras a class C felony, effective July 1, 3000. The bill directly affects individuals who deliberately damage these cameras, imposing serious criminal penalties. Key provisions establish that such actions will be prosecuted as a class C felony, a significant criminal charge. This policy change specifically targets vandalism of traffic enforcement infrastructure, not traffic citation issuance or driver behavior.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeClassifies vandalism of traffic cameras as class C felony, expanding criminalization of property damage related to enforcement infrastructure, directly increasing penalties for a specific act.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProtects traffic camera infrastructure to enhance road safety enforcement, aligning with transportation safety indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

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signed · Hawaii · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 2667: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Amends the prohibition on the use of the far left lane by commercial vehicles on roadways with three or more lanes going in the same direction. Restricts motor vehicles towing a vehicle or trailer from using the far left lane, subject to specified exemptions. Establishes penalties for violations. Applies restrictions and penalties to a county with a population of 500,000 or more. (CD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRestricts towing vehicles in left lane to enhance traffic safety, aligning with safety enhancement indicators in transportation policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Freight Traffic Safety

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 24, 2026

HB 1915: RELATING TO INJURIOUS MATERIALS.

HB 1915 makes it illegal to place, drop, or leave dangerous materials (like debris or hazardous substances) on public roads, including highways, streets, and alleys. This directly affects drivers, construction crews, and anyone using public roadways who might accidentally or intentionally leave such materials. The bill’s key provision is a clear prohibition on these actions, aiming to improve road safety by reducing hazards for all travelers. It does not specify penalties or enforcement details in the provided abstract.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits hazardous materials on roads to enhance safety, directly advancing transportation safety standards per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 2954: RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.

Requires the Department of Transportation to complete and publish a traffic engineering study before installing specified traffic safety devices or changing posted speed limits on state highways. Establishes a publicly accessible dashboard for requests, studies, decisions, and public comments. Requires annual reporting to the Legislature.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates traffic engineering studies before safety device installations/speed changes, enhancing road safety through transparency and public input. Directly aligns with 'enhances transportation safety' indicator.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 486: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Prohibits the removal of a manufacturer- or factory-installed speed limiting device from an electric bicycle. Requires the Department of Transportation to develop a traffic safety education program and a public awareness campaign. Appropriate funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires DOT to develop traffic safety education and public awareness campaign for electric bicycles, enhancing transportation safety through mandated programs and funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Traffic Safety

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 2665: RELATING TO RENEWAL OF DRIVER'S LICENSES.

Requires applicants for driver's license renewal who have received two or more traffic citations within the preceding five years for violations involving the operation of a motor vehicle to complete an educational course that includes a road safety video developed by the Department of Transportation and a written road safety examination. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires DOT-developed road safety education for license renewals, directly enhancing transportation safety standards per bill's focus on traffic safety.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 1166: RELATING TO AUTOMATED SPEED ENFORCEMENT SYSTEMS PROGRAM.

Appropriates funds out of the State Highway Fund for deposit into the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund and appropriates funds out of the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund for fiscal year 2026-2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds automated speed enforcement systems program via State Highway Fund, enhancing road safety infrastructure within transportation policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety Transportation Funding

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