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HI Rev Stat § 291C-49 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles|291C. Statewide Traffic Code|291C-49 Driving on roadways laned for traffic.

  §291C-49 Driving on roadways laned for traffic. Whenever any roadway has been divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic the following rules in addition to all others consistent herewith shall apply.  (1) A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from the lane until the driver has first ascertained that such movement can be made with safety.  (2) Upon a roadway which is divided into three lanes and provides for two-way movement of traffic, a vehicle shall not be driven in the center lane except when overtaking and passing another vehicle traveling in the same direction when the center lane is clear of traffic within a safe distance, or in preparation for making a left turn or where the center lane is at the time allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the same direction that the vehicle is proceeding and such allocation is designated by official traffic-control devices.  (3) Official traffic-control devices may be erected directing specified traffic to use a designated lane or designating those lanes to be used by traffic moving in a particular direction regardless of the center of the roadway and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of every such sign.  (4) Official traffic-control devices may be installed prohibiting the changing of lanes on sections of roadway and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of every such device. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; am L 2018, c 218, § §4, 9]
HI Rev Stat § 291C-50 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles|291C. Statewide Traffic Code|291C-50 Following too closely.

 §291C-50 Following too closely. (a) The driver of a vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the highway.  (b) The driver of a motor truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle when traveling upon a roadway outside of a business or residence district and which is following another motor truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle shall, whenever conditions permit, leave sufficient space so that an overtaking vehicle may enter and occupy such space without danger, except that this shall not prevent a motor truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle from overtaking and passing any like vehicle or other vehicle.  (c) Motor vehicles being driven upon any roadway outside of a business or residence district in a caravan or motorcade whether or not towing other vehicles shall be so operated as to allow sufficient space between each such vehicle or combination of vehicles so as to enable any other vehicle to enter and occupy such space without danger. This provision shall not apply to funeral processions. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; am L 1984, c 273, §5]
HI Rev Stat § 291C-51 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles|291C. Statewide Traffic Code|291C-51 Driving on divided highways.

  §291C-51 Driving on divided highways. Whenever any highway has been divided into two or more roadways by leaving an intervening space or by a physical barrier or clearly indicated dividing section so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic, every vehicle shall be driven only upon the right-hand roadway unless directed or permitted to use another roadway by official traffic-control devices or police officers.  No vehicle shall be driven over, across, or within any such dividing space, barrier, or section, except through an opening in such physical barrier or dividing section or space or at a cross-over or intersection as established, unless specifically prohibited by public authority. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 291C-52 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles|291C. Statewide Traffic Code|291C-52 Restricted access.

  §291C-52 Restricted access. No person shall drive a vehicle onto or from any controlled-access roadway except at such entrances and exits as are established by public authority. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 291C-53 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles|291C. Statewide Traffic Code|291C-53 Restrictions on use of controlled-access roadway or highway.

 §291C-53 Restrictions on use of controlled-access roadway or highway. (a) The director of transportation by rules adopted in accordance with chapter 91, and the counties by ordinance, may regulate or prohibit the use of any controlled-access roadway or highway within their respective jurisdictions by any class or kind of traffic which is found to be incompatible with the normal and safe movement of traffic. Persons operating motorcycles which are otherwise permitted on a controlled-access roadway or highway shall be permitted to use any high occupancy vehicle lane designated on such roadway or highway. For the purposes of this subsection, "high occupancy vehicle lane" means a designated lane of a laned roadway where the use of such designated lane is restricted to vehicles carrying at least the minimum number of persons designated by the director of transportation as indicated on official signs and other official traffic-control devices, and to other vehicles as provided by rules adopted in accordance with chapter 91, or by county ordinance. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, no person shall operate a neighborhood electric vehicle on any controlled-access roadway or highway.  (b) The director of transportation or a county adopting any such prohibition shall erect and maintain official traffic-control devices on the controlled-access roadway or highway on which such prohibitions are applicable and when in place no person shall disobey the restrictions stated on such devices. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; am L 1983, c 123, §1; am L 1989, c 29, §2; am L 1993, c 224, § §3, 6; am L 1995, c 25, §1; am L 1997, c 309, § §1, 4; am L 1999, c 262, §3(3); am L 2007, c 42, §1] Cross References  High occupancy vehicle lanes, see § §291C-221 to 291C-227.
HI Rev Stat § 291C-54 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles|291C. Statewide Traffic Code|291C-54 REPEALED.

  §291C-54 REPEALED. L 2018, c 218, §9.
HI Rev Stat § 291C-61 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles|291C. Statewide Traffic Code|291C-61 Vehicle approaching or entering intersection.

  §291C-61 Vehicle approaching or entering intersection. (a) When two vehicles approach or enter an intersection from different highways at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.  (b) The right-of-way rule declared in subsection (a) is modified at through highways and otherwise as stated in this chapter. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 291C-62 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles|291C. Statewide Traffic Code|291C-62 Vehicle turning.

 §291C-62 Vehicle turning. The driver of a vehicle intending to turn within an intersection or into an alley, private road, or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle, bicycle, or person approaching from the opposite direction or proceeding in the same direction when such vehicle, bicycle, or person is within the intersection or so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; am L 1977, c 180, §2]
HI Rev Stat § 291C-63 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles|291C. Statewide Traffic Code|291C-63 Vehicle entering stop or yield intersection.

  §291C-63 Vehicle entering stop or yield intersection. (a) Preferential right-of-way at an intersection may be indicated by stop signs or yield signs.  (b) Except when directed to proceed by a police officer or traffic-control signal, every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop intersection indicated by a stop sign shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the intersection. After having stopped, the driver shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from another highway or which is approaching so closely on the other highway as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time when such driver is moving across or within the intersection.  (c) The driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign shall in obedience to such sign slow down to a speed reasonable for the existing conditions and, if required for safety to stop, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway. After slowing or stopping, the driver shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another highway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time such driver is moving across or within the intersection; provided that if such a driver is involved in a collision with a vehicle in the intersection, after driving past a yield sign without stopping, the collision shall be deemed prima facie evidence of the driver's failure to yield right-of-way. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; gen ch 1985]
HI Rev Stat § 291C-64 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles|291C. Statewide Traffic Code|291C-64 Vehicle entering highway from private road or driveway.

 §291C-64 Vehicle entering highway from private road or driveway. The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a highway (including bicycle lane or bicycle path) from an alley, building, private road, or driveway or from any public or private property other than a highway that is adjacent to the highway, shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles or bicycles approaching on the highway (including bicycle lane or bicycle path) to be entered. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; am L 1977, c 180, §3]
HI Rev Stat § 291C-65 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles|291C. Statewide Traffic Code|291C-65 Operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles.

  §291C-65 Operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles. (a) Except as otherwise provided by county ordinance, upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of audible and visual signals, the driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right-of-way and shall immediately drive to a position clear of any intersection and parallel to, and as close as possible to, the right hand edge or curb of the highway or the nearest edge or curb when the highway has multiple lanes or when the highway is a divided highway or one-way street and shall stop and remain in such position until the authorized emergency vehicle is passed, except as otherwise directed by a police officer.  (b) This section shall not operate to relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 291C-71 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles|291C. Statewide Traffic Code|291C-71 Pedestrian obedience to traffic-control devices and traffic regulations.

  §291C-71 Pedestrian obedience to traffic-control devices and traffic regulations. (a) A pedestrian shall obey the instructions of any official traffic-control device specifically applicable to the pedestrian, unless otherwise directed by a police officer.  (b) Pedestrians shall be subject to traffic and pedestrian-control signals as provided in sections 291C-32 and 291C-33.  (c) At all other places, pedestrians shall be accorded the privileges and shall be subject to the restrictions stated in this chapter. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; gen ch 1985]
HI Rev Stat § 291C-72 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles|291C. Statewide Traffic Code|291C-72 Pedestrians' right-of-way in crosswalks.

  §291C-72 Pedestrians' right-of-way in crosswalks. (a) The driver of a vehicle shall stop for a pedestrian who is crossing the roadway within a crosswalk when the pedestrian is either:  (1) Upon the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling; or  (2) Approaching the vehicle so closely from the opposite half of the roadway as to be in danger, and shall not proceed until the pedestrian has passed the vehicle and the driver can safely proceed.  For purposes of this section, "a pedestrian who is crossing the roadway within a crosswalk" occurs when any part or extension of the pedestrian, including any part of the pedestrian's body, wheelchair, cane, crutch, or bicycle, is beyond the curb or edges of the traversable roadway and moves onto the roadway within an intersection or crosswalk.  (b) No pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is impossible for the driver to yield.  (c) Subsection (a) shall not apply under the conditions stated in section 291C-73(b).  (d) Whenever any vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.  (e) Every person who violates this section shall be subject to the following penalties:  (1) For a first infraction, or any infraction not preceded within one year by a prior violation of this section, a fine of $150;  (2) For an infraction that occurs within one year of a prior violation of this section, a fine of $300 and revocation of the person's driver's license and privilege to operate a vehicle for a period of ninety days; and  (3) For an infraction that occurs within two years of two prior violations of this section, and for the fourth and each additional infraction of this section, regardless of when committed, a fine of $1,000, and revocation of the person's driver's license and privilege to operate a vehicle for a period of one hundred eighty days. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; am L 2005, c 73, §3; am L 2007, c 125, §1; am L 2019, c 132, §3]
HI Rev Stat § 291C-73 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles|291C. Statewide Traffic Code|291C-73 Crossing at other than crosswalks.

  §291C-73 Crossing at other than crosswalks. (a) Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.  (b) Any pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.  (c) Between adjacent intersections at which traffic-control signals are in operation, pedestrians shall not cross at any place except in a marked crosswalk.  (d) No pedestrian shall cross a roadway intersection diagonally unless authorized by official traffic-control devices; and, when authorized to cross diagonally, pedestrians shall cross only in accordance with the official traffic-control devices pertaining to the crossing movements.  (e) Every person who violates this section shall be fined $100. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; am L 2007, c 125, §2]
HI Rev Stat § 291C-74 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles|291C. Statewide Traffic Code|291C-74 Drivers to exercise due care.

  §291C-74 Drivers to exercise due care. Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter, every driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian upon any roadway and shall give warning by sounding the driver's horn when necessary and shall exercise proper precaution upon observing any child or any obviously confused or incapacitated person upon a roadway. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; gen ch 1985]
HI Rev Stat § 291C-75 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles|291C. Statewide Traffic Code|291C-75 Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalks.

  §291C-75 Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalks. Pedestrians shall move, whenever practicable, upon the right half of crosswalks. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 291C-76 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles|291C. Statewide Traffic Code|291C-76 Pedestrians on roadways.

 §291C-76 Pedestrians on roadways. (a) Where sidewalks are provided it shall be unlawful for any pedestrian to walk along and upon an adjacent roadway, bicycle lane, or bicycle path.  (b) Where sidewalks are not provided any pedestrian walking along and upon a highway shall, when practicable, walk only on the left side of the roadway or its shoulder facing traffic which may approach from the opposite direction. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; am L 1977, c 180, §4]
HI Rev Stat § 291C-77 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles|291C. Statewide Traffic Code|291C-77 Pedestrians soliciting rides, business, or attention of motorist.

 §291C-77 Pedestrians soliciting rides, business, or attention of motorist. (a) Except as otherwise provided by county ordinance, no person shall stand in, walk along, or otherwise occupy a portion of a highway for the purpose of soliciting a ride, employment, business, or contributions from the occupant of any vehicle.  (b) No person shall stand on or in proximity to a street or highway for the purpose of soliciting the watching or guarding of any vehicle while parked or about to be parked on a street or highway. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; am L 1973, c 216, §2; am L 2015, c 35, §5] Attorney General Opinions  Subsection (a) is not unconstitutionally vague. Att. Gen. Op. 75-17.
HI Rev Stat § 291C-78 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles|291C. Statewide Traffic Code|291C-78 Driving through safety zone prohibited.

  §291C-78 Driving through safety zone prohibited. No vehicle shall at any time be driven through or within a safety zone. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 291C-79 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles|291C. Statewide Traffic Code|291C-79 Pedestrians' right-of-way on sidewalks.

  §291C-79 Pedestrians' right-of-way on sidewalks. The driver of a vehicle emerging from or entering an alley, building, private road, or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian approaching on any sidewalk extending across the alley, building entrance, road, or driveway. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 291C-81 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles|291C. Statewide Traffic Code|291C-81 Required position and method of turning at intersections.

  §291C-81 Required position and method of turning at intersections. The driver of a vehicle intending to turn at an intersection shall do so as follows:  (1) Right turns. Both the approach for a right turn and a right turn shall be made as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.  (2) Left turns. The driver of a vehicle intending to turn left at any intersection shall approach the intersection in the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the direction of travel of such vehicle, and, after entering the intersection, the left turn shall be made so as to leave the intersection in a lane lawfully available to traffic moving in such direction upon the roadway being entered. Whenever practicable the left turn shall be made in that portion of the intersection to the left of the center of the intersection.  (3) The director of transportation and the counties in their respective jurisdictions may cause official traffic-control devices to be placed within or adjacent to intersections and thereby require and direct that a different course from that specified in this section be traveled by vehicles turning at an intersection, and when such devices are so placed no driver of a vehicle shall turn a vehicle at an intersection other than as directed and required by such devices. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; am L 1977, c 180, §5; am L 1984, c 273, §6]
HI Rev Stat § 291C-82 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles|291C. Statewide Traffic Code|291C-82 Turning so as to proceed in the opposite direction.

 §291C-82 Turning so as to proceed in the opposite direction. (a) No vehicle shall be turned so as to proceed in the opposite direction upon any curve, or upon the approach to or near the crest of a grade, where such vehicle cannot be seen by the driver of any other vehicle approaching from either direction within five hundred feet.  (b) In addition to the prohibition in subsection (a), the director of transportation is authorized to and the counties may by ordinance with respect to highways under their respective jurisdictions prohibit the turning of any vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite direction on the highway at any location where such turning would be dangerous to those using the highway or would unduly interfere with the free movement of traffic.  (c) The director of transportation and the counties by ordinance with respect to the highways under their respective jurisdictions shall place signs which are clearly visible to an ordinarily observant person prohibiting the turning of a vehicle to proceed in the opposite direction. The signs shall be official signs and no person shall turn any vehicle in violation of the restrictions stated on such signs. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; am L 1974, c 133, §3]
HI Rev Stat § 291C-83 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles|291C. Statewide Traffic Code|291C-83 Starting parked vehicle.

  §291C-83 Starting parked vehicle. No person shall start a vehicle which is stopped, standing, or parked unless and until such movement can be made with reasonable safety. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 291C-84 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 17. Motor and Other Vehicles|291C. Statewide Traffic Code|291C-84 Turning movements and required signals.

 §291C-84 Turning movements and required signals. (a) No person shall turn a vehicle at an intersection unless the vehicle is in proper position upon the roadway as required in section 291C-81, or turn a vehicle to enter a private road or driveway, or otherwise turn a vehicle from a direct course or move right or left upon a roadway unless and until such movement can be made with reasonable safety. No person shall so turn any vehicle without giving an appropriate signal in the manner hereinafter provided.  (b) A signal of intention to turn right or left when required shall be given continuously during not less than the last one hundred feet traveled by the vehicle before turning; provided that for a bicycle or moped, such signal shall be given continuously during not less than the last one hundred feet traveled by the bicycle or moped before turning, and shall be given when the bicycle or moped is stopped waiting to turn; and further provided that a signal by hand and arm need not be given continuously by the driver of a bicycle or moped if the hand is needed in the braking, control, or operation of the bicycle or moped.  (c) No person shall stop or suddenly decrease the speed of a vehicle without first giving an appropriate signal in the manner provided herein to the driver of any vehicle immediately to the rear when there is opportunity to give such signal.  (d) The signals provided for in section 291C-85(b) shall be used to indicate an intention to turn, change lanes, or start from a parked position and shall not be flashed on one side only on a parked or disabled vehicle, or flashed as a courtesy or "do pass" signal to operators of other vehicles approaching from the rear. [L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; am L 1984, c 273, §7]